How To Fix INV180 - No tax lines defined for this combination of bill and document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No tax lines defined for this combination of bill and document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV180 - No tax lines defined for this combination of bill and document type ?

  The SAP error message INV180 ("No tax lines defined for this combination of bill and document type") typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax configuration in the system, particularly when processing invoices or billing documents. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax determination rules for the specific combination of billing document type and invoice type are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up to handle tax calculations.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The jurisdiction settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the absence of tax lines.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary tax information defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined for the relevant billing document type.
  Verify that the tax determination procedure is correctly assigned to the billing document type.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the settings for the billing document type. Ensure that it is configured to allow tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (transaction codes XD02 for customers and XK02 for vendors) to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  If applicable, review the jurisdiction settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly set up for the relevant regions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recreate the invoice or billing document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and billing document types for more detailed guidance on setting up tax codes and rules.
  Consult with 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 identify and resolve the cause of the INV180 error message in SAP.