How To Fix J1B_ERP015 - NF &1 item &2 tax type &3 cannot be considered for PIS/COFINS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_ERP - Message class for ERP Brazil

• Message number: 015

• Message text: NF &1 item &2 tax type &3 cannot be considered for PIS/COFINS

What causes this issue?

You are using tax type &3, but no tax group was customized for the tax
rate.

System Response

The system will not consider this item.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid tax group in the
<DS:SIMG.J_1BAJV>Define Tax Type</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_ERP015 - NF &1 item &2 tax type &3 cannot be considered for PIS/COFINS ?

  The SAP error message J1B_ERP015 indicates that there is an issue with the tax type configuration for PIS/COFINS in the context of Brazilian tax regulations. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a specific item due to its tax type not being valid for PIS/COFINS calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Type: The tax type associated with the item may not be configured correctly for PIS/COFINS.
  Missing Configuration: The tax type may not be set up in the system for the specific item or transaction.
  Item Category Issues: The item category may not be compatible with the PIS/COFINS tax type.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow for the specified tax type.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code assigned to the item may not be valid for PIS/COFINS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax type configuration for PIS/COFINS.
  Ensure that the tax type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Item Master Data:
  
  Check the item master data to ensure that the correct tax type is assigned.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the tax classification.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used allows for the PIS/COFINS tax type.
  Check the configuration in SPRO under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes:
  
  Review the tax codes assigned to the items to ensure they are valid for PIS/COFINS.
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the tax code details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your tax department or SAP support to ensure compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on tax type configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Brazilian tax compliance, especially for PIS/COFINS.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality environment to ensure that the error is resolved before moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the J1B_ERP015 error message in SAP.