How To Fix FD191 - Tax data is missing at item level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Tax data is missing at item level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD191 - Tax data is missing at item level ?

  The SAP error message FD191, which states "Tax data is missing at item level," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary tax information for a specific line item in a document, such as an invoice or sales order.
  Causes of FD191 Error
  
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The item may not have a tax classification assigned, which is necessary for the system to determine the applicable tax rates.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code assigned to the item may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to missing tax data.
  
  
  Item Category Settings: The item category may not be configured to allow tax calculations.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Customer or material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in relation to tax information.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to handle tax calculations properly.
  
  
  Solutions to FD191 Error
  
  
  Check Item Tax Classification:
  
  Ensure that the item has a valid tax classification assigned. You can do this by checking the material master or the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code:
  
  Confirm that the tax code assigned to the item is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) or through the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking jurisdiction codes and their corresponding tax rates.
  
  
  
  Examine Item Category:
  
  Check the configuration of the item category in the sales document. Ensure that it is set up to allow tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review and update the customer and material master data to ensure that all necessary tax-related fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it is set up to handle tax calculations. This can be done in the configuration settings for sales documents or invoices.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Taxes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recalculate the taxes for the document. This can often be done by saving the document again or using the "Recalculate" function.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), XD03 (Customer Master), and VA03 (Sales Order) to check the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Transactions:
  
  Transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration menu) can be used to navigate to the relevant settings for tax configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax calculations and the FD191 error.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the document creation or processing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FD191 error in SAP.