How To Fix MMPUR_INTEGR_INVC_CR001 - Enter either TaxCode or TaxPercentage/TaxCategory.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_INTEGR_INVC_CR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter either TaxCode or TaxPercentage/TaxCategory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_INTEGR_INVC_CR001 - Enter either TaxCode or TaxPercentage/TaxCategory. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_INTEGR_INVC_CR001 indicates that when trying to create or process an invoice, the system requires either a Tax Code or a combination of Tax Percentage and Tax Category to be specified. This error typically arises in the context of invoice processing in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when integrating with financial accounting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tax Information: The invoice being processed does not have the necessary tax information filled in. This could be due to:
  
  The Tax Code field being left blank.
  The Tax Percentage and Tax Category fields being left blank.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the system, such as:
  
  Tax codes not being defined properly in the system.
  Tax categories not being linked to the relevant accounts or materials.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently omitted tax information during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Data:
  
  Ensure that the invoice you are trying to process has either a valid Tax Code entered or both Tax Percentage and Tax Category filled in.
  If you are using a tax code, verify that it is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and check the tax settings.
  Ensure that the necessary tax codes are defined and that they are assigned to the relevant company codes and purchasing organizations.
  Verify that the tax categories are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for entering invoices in your organization to ensure compliance with the required fields.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is recurring, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly enter tax information in invoices.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to involve your SAP support team or a consultant to debug the issue further, especially if it seems to be related to system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to invoice processing, such as:
  
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  MIR7: Park Invoice
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax handling in the MM module.
  
  
  By ensuring that the necessary tax information is provided and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the invoice.