How To Fix ICL_TAX021 - Tax payer has not been determined yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_TAX - Message Class for Tax

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Tax payer has not been determined yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_TAX021 - Tax payer has not been determined yet ?

  The SAP error message ICL_TAX021 indicates that the tax payer has not been determined in the system for a specific transaction or document. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations, particularly in the Insurance and Financial Services modules, where tax determination is crucial for compliance and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Information: The tax payer information may not be set up correctly in the master data for the relevant business partner or customer/vendor.
  Configuration Issues: The tax determination configuration in the system may not be properly set up, leading to the inability to determine the tax payer.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle tax determination correctly.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields for tax determination may be missing in the transaction or document being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner or customer/vendor master data is complete and includes all necessary tax-related information, such as tax identification numbers and tax categories.
  Verify that the tax payer is assigned to the relevant business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the tax configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO) and ensure that the tax determination rules are correctly set up.
  Check the tax codes and ensure they are properly assigned to the relevant country and business area.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure it is configured to allow for tax determination.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct tax calculation procedure.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction or document for any missing or incorrect data that may prevent tax determination.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax determination issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on tax determination processes and configuration for more detailed instructions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICL_TAX021 error in your SAP system.