How To Fix O3135 - Oil content cannot be zero if an excise duty group is assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Oil content cannot be zero if an excise duty group is assigned

What causes this issue?

An excise duty tax group has been maintained for this material and you
have not maintained an oil content percentage.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain an oil content percentage or delete the excise duty tax
group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3135 - Oil content cannot be zero if an excise duty group is assigned ?

  The SAP error message O3135, which states "Oil content cannot be zero if an excise duty group is assigned," typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are subject to excise duty regulations, particularly in industries dealing with oil and petroleum products.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a material master record or a transaction related to a product that has been assigned an excise duty group, but the oil content of the product is set to zero. In SAP, products that fall under certain excise duty categories must have a defined oil content, as this is necessary for calculating the excise duty correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the oil content for the relevant material is specified correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question.
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the Basic Data or Accounting views).
  Ensure that the oil content field is populated with a non-zero value.
  
  
  
  Update Oil Content:
  
  If the oil content is indeed zero, update it to reflect the correct oil content percentage or volume as applicable to the product.
  
  
  
  Review Excise Duty Group:
  
  Verify that the excise duty group assigned to the material is appropriate for the type of product you are dealing with. If the product should not be subject to excise duty, consider removing the excise duty group assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct oil content or the implications of the excise duty group, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a subject matter expert in your finance or compliance department.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Excise Duty Regulations: Understanding the regulations governing excise duties in your country or region can provide context for why oil content is required.
  Material Master Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how material master data is configured in SAP, especially regarding excise duty and product specifications.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP's support portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3135 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.