How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK028 - Tax indicator for country &1 and tax category &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK - MDG: messages for check on vendor and customer data

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Tax indicator for country &1 and tax category &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK028 - Tax indicator for country &1 and tax category &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK028 indicates that there is a missing tax indicator for a specific country and tax category in the Business Partner (BP) data. This error typically arises during the creation or maintenance of business partner data in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module when the system expects a tax indicator to be defined but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the tax indicator for the specified country and tax category has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to tax categories or tax indicators in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being entered may not align with the existing tax configuration, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax indicators for the specified country and tax category are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Tax Indicator:
  
  If the tax indicator is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for tax indicators.
  Create a new entry for the missing tax indicator, ensuring that it is linked to the correct country and tax category.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner data you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the tax category is correctly assigned and that it corresponds to the tax indicators defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and business partner setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or modification of the business partner data again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), OBYZ (Tax Configuration), and MDG related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing tax indicator for the specified country and tax category.