How To Fix J3RFVAT086 - MM invoice & with zero calculated tax base amount is not processed

J3RFVAT086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: MM invoice & with zero calculated tax base amount is not processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFVAT086 - MM invoice & with zero calculated tax base amount is not processed ?

  The SAP error message J3RFVAT086 typically occurs in the context of the VAT (Value Added Tax) processing in the MM (Materials Management) module, particularly when dealing with invoices. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invoice with a zero calculated tax base amount, which is not allowed for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Tax Base Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the invoice being processed has a tax base amount of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The invoice does not have any taxable items.
  The tax codes used in the invoice are not configured correctly.
  There are issues with the pricing conditions that lead to a zero tax base.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code assigned to the invoice may not be appropriate for the items being invoiced, leading to a situation where no tax is calculated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or in the VAT reporting settings