How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK071 - Tax type &1 already exists for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK - MDG: messages for check of supplier 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_SUPPL_CHECK071 - Tax type &1 already exists for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK071 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a tax type for a specific company code that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with supplier or vendor data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The tax type you are trying to assign to the specified company code is already defined in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry for the tax type in the configuration for the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Tax Types:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where tax types are defined (usually under Financial Accounting or Tax Configuration).
  Verify if the tax type you are trying to add already exists for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry:
  
  If the tax type already exists and is correct, you may not need to create a new entry. Instead, you can modify the existing entry if changes are required.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that there is an unnecessary duplicate entry, you can delete it or adjust it as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered is correct and that there are no typographical errors that might lead to confusion with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing tax types and company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax types and company codes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB40 (for maintaining tax types) or OBYZ (for tax determination) to check and manage tax configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings related to supplier data to ensure compliance with your organization's data governance policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.