How To Fix MRER201 - No tax code can be determined for PO item (&1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRER - Messages for ERSPlus

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No tax code can be determined for PO item (&1/&2)

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a tax indicator for the settlement of
material document <(>&<)>V3& / <(>&<)>V4
& for purchasing document <(>&<)>V1& / <(>&<)>V2&.

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?

Maintain the tax indicator in the purchasing document item. In the case
of a purchase order for external service, maintain the tax indicator in
the entry sheet to be settled.
If you maintain different tax indicators in the lines of an entry
sheet, the system cannot settle these lines according to these tax
indicators. It attempts to use the tax indicator from the purchase
order. If you have not maintained a tax indicator in the purchase
order, the system cannot automatically use ERS.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRER201 - No tax code can be determined for PO item (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message MRER201 "No tax code can be determined for PO item (&1/&2)" typically occurs when the system is unable to determine a tax code for a specific purchase order (PO) item. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code in Master Data: The tax code may not be defined in the vendor master data or material master data.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Configuration: The purchase order may not have the correct settings or may be missing necessary information.
  Tax Classification Issues: The tax classification for the vendor or material may not be set up correctly.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country settings for tax determination may not be configured properly in the system.
  Tax Jurisdiction: If the tax jurisdiction is not set up correctly, the system may not be able to determine the appropriate tax code.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to allow tax determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record and ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained, including the tax classification and tax codes.
  Transaction code: XK03 (Display Vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master record has the correct tax classification set up.
  Transaction code: MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Configuration:
  
  Open the purchase order in question and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the tax code field.
  Transaction code: ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the system to ensure that the tax codes are defined for the relevant country and that the tax determination procedure is set up correctly.
  Transaction code: OBYZ (Maintain Tax Codes).
  
  
  
  Verify Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for tax determination are correctly configured in the system.
  Transaction code: OBCL (Maintain Country-Specific Settings).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or updates required for your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Codes: Tax codes are essential for determining the tax amount for transactions. They are linked to the vendor and material master data.
  Tax Classification: This is a key field in both vendor and material master records that helps the system determine the applicable tax code.
  Document Types: Different document types may have different settings for tax determination, so ensure that the document type used for the PO is configured correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MRER201 error message in SAP.