How To Fix OB042 - No excise duty values have been created; check Excise duty parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No excise duty values have been created; check Excise duty parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB042 - No excise duty values have been created; check Excise duty parameters ?

  The SAP error message OB042, which states "No excise duty values have been created; check Excise duty parameters," typically occurs in the context of excise duty processing in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management (MM) or financial accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system was unable to calculate or find the necessary excise duty values for a transaction, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes of OB042 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The excise duty parameters may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to excise duty types, rates, and conditions.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary excise duty information. For example, the material may not be classified correctly for excise duty purposes.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be set up to handle excise duties, or the relevant excise duty conditions may not be