How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK071 - Tax type &1 already exists for company code &2

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: 071

• Message text: Tax type &1 already exists for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK071 - Tax type &1 already exists for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK071 indicates that there is an issue with the tax type configuration for a business partner in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP). Specifically, the error states that the tax type you are trying to assign already exists for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or update a business partner and assign a tax type that is already associated with the same company code.
  There may be duplicate entries in the tax classification for the business partner in the system.
  The tax type you are trying to assign is not valid for the company code due to existing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Tax Types:
  
  Navigate to the business partner data for the specified company code and check the existing tax types assigned.
  Ensure that the tax type you are trying to assign is not already present.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the tax type already exists, you may need to modify or remove the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  If the tax type is required, ensure that you are not trying to assign it again.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for tax types in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax types are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing tax types and business partner data.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to view and edit business partner data.
  Use OBY6 to check the tax type configuration for the company code.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partner master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to tax types.
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, including how tax types are defined and assigned to company codes.
  MDG for Business Partners: Review the specific configurations and processes related to Master Data Governance for Business Partners, as this can impact how data is managed and validated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the tax type assignments for your business partners in SAP.