How To Fix IVE_E_INVOICE065 - Not able to determine tax code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IVE_E_INVOICE - Message class for IVE_E invoice services

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Not able to determine tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IVE_E_INVOICE065 - Not able to determine tax code ?

  The SAP error message IVE_E_INVOICE065 indicates that the system is unable to determine the tax code for an invoice. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with electronic invoices or when integrating with tax calculation services. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be defined in the system for the specific transaction or material.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the vendor, customer, or material may not have the necessary tax information.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate tax code.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for tax code determination.
  Custom Logic or Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements may interfere with the standard tax determination process.
  Missing Tax Classification: The tax classification for the relevant business partner or material may not be maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to check if the tax codes are properly defined for the relevant country and transaction type.
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned to the appropriate tax types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK03 for vendors and XD03 for customers) to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant tax classification.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in SPRO under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that tax determination is enabled for the document type being used.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect tax determination, review them to ensure they are functioning as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, XK03, XD03, and MM03 for checking configurations and master data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and determination processes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the tax code determination works as expected in various scenarios.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax configuration within SAP.