How To Fix MN487 - PO history (invoice verification) does not contain a tax code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 487

• Message text: PO history (invoice verification) does not contain a tax code

What causes this issue?

The PO history (transaction/event type &V3&) for item &V2& of purchasing
document &V1& does not contain a tax code.
This situation should never arise.

System Response

The updating of supplier business volumes was not carried out, in order
not to impair the statistical data.

How to fix this error?

Since this message is attributable to an internal program error, please
contact your R/3 system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN487 - PO history (invoice verification) does not contain a tax code ?

  The SAP error message MN487 indicates that there is an issue with the purchase order (PO) history related to invoice verification, specifically that it does not contain a tax code. This can occur during the invoice verification process when the system expects a tax code to be present but cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code in PO: The purchase order may not have a tax code assigned to it. This can happen if the tax code was not specified during the creation of the PO.
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may be incorrectly configured in the system, or it may not be valid for the specific transaction.
  Invoice Entry Issues: The invoice being processed may not have the correct tax code associated with it, leading to discrepancies during verification.
  Master Data Issues: Vendor master data or material master data may not have the necessary tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: 
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and verify if a tax code is assigned. If it is missing, you may need to update the PO with the correct tax code.
  You can do this by using transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) and adding the appropriate tax code.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice: 
  
  Check the invoice being processed to ensure that it has the correct tax code. If it is missing, you may need to correct the invoice entry.
  Use transaction code MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review and adjust the invoice details.
  
  
  
  Tax Code Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  
  
  
  Vendor and Material Master Data: 
  
  Verify that the vendor master data and material master data have the correct tax information. You can check this using transaction codes XK02 (Change Vendor) and MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting tax code assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MIRO: Enter Incoming Invoice
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders and invoices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN487 error and ensure that the tax code is properly assigned in the relevant documents.