How To Fix MN312 - Tax or tax jurisdiction code (tax-exempt) missing for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Tax or tax jurisdiction code (tax-exempt) missing for company code &

What causes this issue?

Tax computation using the tax jurisdiction code is active for company
code &V1&.
In this case, the updating of supplier business volumes and settlement
accounting are effected with tax code &V2& and tax jurisdiction code
&V3& for tax-exempt transactions of the company code.
However, the tax code or the tax jurisdiction code for tax-exempt
transactions has not been maintained for company code &V1&.
The relevant condition record has the (internal) number &V4& (may be
missing).

System Response

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

&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

<DS>
<ds:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBCL>Allocate company codes for non-taxable
transactions</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN312 - Tax or tax jurisdiction code (tax-exempt) missing for company code & ?

  The SAP error message MN312 indicates that there is a missing tax or tax jurisdiction code for a company code in the context of tax-exempt transactions. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax treatment for a transaction due to the absence of necessary tax configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction Code: The tax jurisdiction code that is required for the specific company code is not defined in the system.
  Tax Configuration: The tax configuration for the company code may not be set up correctly, particularly for tax-exempt transactions.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or vendor may not have the correct tax information, leading to the error when processing transactions.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific tax code that is not available or not configured for the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax jurisdiction codes) and ensure that the necessary tax codes and jurisdiction codes are defined for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the tax-exempt status is properly configured in the tax settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Review the customer or vendor master data using transaction codes XD02 (for customers) or XK02 (for vendors) to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the tax classification is set correctly for tax-exempt transactions.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Codes:
  
  If applicable, assign the correct tax codes to the relevant company code and ensure that they are linked to the appropriate tax jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to tax-exempt transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OB40, XD02, XK02, and others related to tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration and the MN312 error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and master data.
  Consulting SAP Help: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN312 error and ensure that your tax configurations are correctly set up for tax-exempt transactions.