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

FD191 - Overview

• 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