How To Fix ICC_CONDTAX015 - Tax group &1 is already contained in access sequence &3 (application &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CONDTAX - International Development: Condition-based tax calculation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Tax group &1 is already contained in access sequence &3 (application &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_CONDTAX015 - Tax group &1 is already contained in access sequence &3 (application &2) ?

  The SAP error message ICC_CONDTAX015 indicates that there is a conflict in the tax configuration where a tax group is already included in a specific access sequence for a particular application. This typically occurs when you are trying to add a tax group to an access sequence that already contains that tax group, leading to redundancy.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The tax group you are trying to add is already part of the access sequence defined for the application.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax condition records or access sequences.
  Incorrect Maintenance: The maintenance of tax groups and access sequences may not have been done correctly, leading to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Access Sequences:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Access Sequences.
  Review the access sequence specified in the error message to see if the tax group is already listed.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If the tax group is already present in the access sequence, you do not need to add it again. You can either remove the duplicate entry or adjust your configuration to avoid redundancy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you need to change the tax group or access sequence, ensure that you are following the correct configuration steps to avoid conflicts.
  Make sure that the tax groups and access sequences are set up according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for access sequences) to manage tax configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax configuration and access sequences.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICC_CONDTAX015 error and ensure that your tax configuration is set up correctly.