How To Fix M8897 - Purchase order does not contain a tax code: contact the buyer

M8897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Purchase order does not contain a tax code: contact the buyer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8897 - Purchase order does not contain a tax code: contact the buyer ?

  The SAP error message M8897, which states "Purchase order does not contain a tax code: contact the buyer," typically occurs when a purchase order (PO) is created without a tax code, which is necessary for calculating taxes on the transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, processing an invoice, or during goods receipt.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The most common cause is that the tax code field in the purchase order is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not have the appropriate tax information set up in their master data.
  Tax 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the tax configuration in the system, such as missing tax codes for the relevant country or region.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to require a tax code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the