How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES031 - Country surcharges must be the same in all systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Country surcharges must be the same in all systems

What causes this issue?

In the License Administration Workbench, the country surcharges should
be the same for each user in the systems, since otherwise it is not
possible to perform automatic consolidation.

System Response

If this is not the case, the user is displayed in the consolidation list
as inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check the user classifications with regard to country
surcharges. If there are different country surcharges, the consolidation
does not terminate, but you need to interpret the measurement results
afterwards.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES031 - Country surcharges must be the same in all systems ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES031, which states "Country surcharges must be the same in all systems," typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or during system landscape configuration. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the configuration of country surcharges across different systems in your landscape.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by inconsistencies in the configuration of country surcharges between different SAP systems (e.g., development, quality assurance, and production). Each system may have different surcharge rates or configurations for specific countries, which leads to this error when trying to synchronize or manage the landscape.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the country surcharge configurations are consistent across all relevant systems. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Systems: Determine which systems are involved in the error. This could include development, testing, and production systems.
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for country surcharges in each system. This is typically found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Compare the surcharge settings for each country across the systems.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Settings: 
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the configurations in the systems to ensure they match. This may involve adjusting the surcharge rates or other related settings.
  Make sure to document any changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the systems are functioning as expected.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you made changes in a development system, ensure that these changes are transported to the other systems (e.g., quality assurance and production) using the SAP transport management system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct surcharge rates or configurations, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Documentation: Review your organization's documentation regarding surcharge configurations to ensure compliance with business rules and regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LAW_MESSAGES031 error and ensure consistency in your SAP landscape configuration.