How To Fix IDAR057 - Material tax group &1 not defined in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDAR - Extended tax handling Argentina

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Material tax group &1 not defined in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDAR057 - Material tax group &1 not defined in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDAR057 indicates that a material tax group is not defined in the specified table. This error typically arises during processes that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management, where the system expects a valid tax group for a material but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group Definition: The material tax group specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant tax classification table (usually the table for tax categories).
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the correct tax group assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing entries in the tax tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the correct material tax group is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define the Missing Tax Group:
  
  If the tax group is indeed missing, you need to define it in the relevant configuration settings.
  Use transaction code OBYZ to access the tax classification settings.
  Ensure that the tax group is defined in the appropriate tax table (e.g., T007 for tax codes).
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax configuration is complete and that all necessary tax groups and codes are defined.
  Check the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that tax settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on tax group definitions and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Classification
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T007: Tax Codes
  T007S: Tax Categories
  T001: Company Codes (to ensure the tax group is valid for the company code in question)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax group definitions or configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDAR057 error and ensure that the material tax group is correctly defined in your SAP system.