How To Fix M8753 - No tax data exists (yet)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 753

• Message text: No tax data exists (yet)

What causes this issue?

You selected the function <LS>Extras</> --> <LS>Taxes</>. The system
has not calculated any tax data yet.

How to fix this error?

Continue processing until you can choose <LS>Document</> -->
<LS>Simulate</>. When the system simulates the transaction, the tax data
is displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8753 - No tax data exists (yet) ?

  The SAP error message M8753 "No tax data exists (yet)" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system is unable to find the necessary tax data for a particular transaction or material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoice verification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The material or vendor may not have the appropriate tax classification set up in the system.
  Tax Code Not Defined: The tax code that should be applied to the transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of tax data.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary tax information filled out.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may lack the required tax information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the tax classification is correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Sales).
  Ensure that the tax category is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Access the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) and ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the vendor has the correct tax classification and tax codes assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes in the system (transaction code OB40) to ensure that they are defined and active.
  Make sure that the tax codes are assigned to the relevant country and that they are applicable to the materials or services being transacted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for tax determination in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the tax calculation procedure is correctly set up and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), XK03 (Vendor Master), OB40 (Tax Codes), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax data and this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit tax-related data.
  
  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.