How To Fix ICL_H144 - Complete the Customizing for sales tax calculation with invoices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_H - Health Insurance

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Complete the Customizing for sales tax calculation with invoices

What causes this issue?

The system did not find any Customizing settings on the type of sales
tax calculation with invoice items &V1&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_H144 - Complete the Customizing for sales tax calculation with invoices ?

  The SAP error message ICL_H144 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of sales tax calculation in the system, specifically when processing invoices. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Insurance module (ICL) or when dealing with sales tax calculations in general.
  Cause:
  The error message ICL_H144 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The sales tax calculation settings in the system are not fully configured. This could include missing tax codes, tax calculation procedures, or other related settings.
  
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes required for the specific transaction or invoice are not defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Calculation Procedure: The tax calculation procedure assigned to the relevant company code or sales area may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary tax information configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL_H144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the sales tax configuration section.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for sales tax calculation are completed. This includes defining tax codes, tax calculation procedures, and assigning them to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the required tax codes are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the tax code configuration in the IMG and checking if the necessary codes are present.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Calculation Procedure:
  
  Verify that the tax calculation procedure assigned to your company code is correctly set up. Check if it includes the necessary tax codes and is properly linked to the relevant sales areas.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer and vendor master records to ensure that they have the correct tax information. This includes checking the tax classification fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the invoice processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about specific settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for defining tax codes), OBYZ (for tax calculation procedures), and OBCO (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to sales tax calculation in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_H144 error and ensure that your sales tax calculations are correctly configured in SAP.