How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER058 - Customizing is missing for tax classification &1; data is skipped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER - Messages for Customer

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Customizing is missing for tax classification &1; data is skipped.

What causes this issue?

You imported data from an SAP CRM system, or you sent data to an SAP CRM
system. SAP CRM uses different values for tax classification (tax
indicators) that require a corresponding mapping.

System Response

The system cannot process the current record because it cannot determine
a valid mapping for tax classification &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings in your system. In the V_TB072_CM view,
configure your system correctly. Alternatively, remove the tax
classification from the business partner record you are currently
processing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER058 - Customizing is missing for tax classification &1; data is skipped. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER058 indicates that there is a missing customizing setting for the tax classification in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system for customer data. This error typically occurs when the system attempts to process customer data that includes a tax classification that has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Tax Classification Configuration: The tax classification specified in the customer data does not exist in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Tax Classification: The tax classification might be incorrectly defined or not assigned to the relevant country or region.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may reference a tax classification that is not valid or has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Classification Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Tax Classification.
  Ensure that the tax classification you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Classifications:
  
  Check the tax classifications assigned to the relevant country or region.
  Ensure that the tax classification is active and valid for the customer master data you are processing.
  
  
  
  Update Customer Data:
  
  If the tax classification is missing or incorrect, update the customer data to use a valid tax classification.
  You can do this through the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD01, XD02).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed does not reference any obsolete or deleted tax classifications.
  If necessary, clean up the data to remove any references to invalid classifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax classification and MDG to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to MDG and tax classification that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings and customer data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER058 and ensure that your customer data processing can proceed without issues.