How To Fix MG104 - Transaction &: not possible to process taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Transaction &: not possible to process taxes

What causes this issue?

The taxes cannot be processed because the necessary data is missing.
For example, it may be that no sales organization has been specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG104 - Transaction &: not possible to process taxes ?

  The SAP error message MG104, which states "Transaction &: not possible to process taxes," typically occurs during the processing of a transaction that involves tax calculations, such as during the posting of goods movements or inventory transactions. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Tax Configuration Issues: The tax codes or tax calculation procedures may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Tax Data: The necessary tax data for the relevant country or region may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow for tax processing.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor/customer master data may not have the required tax information.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support tax processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant country and transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the tax classification is correctly set.
  For vendor/customer master data, use transaction codes XK03 or FD03 to verify that the tax information is complete.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the configuration (transaction code OBA7) to ensure that the document type allows for tax processing.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports tax processing. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team for this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message MG104.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), MM03 (Material Master), XK03 (Vendor Master), and FD03 (Customer Master) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP tax configuration.