How To Fix OB071 - Default for rebrand status must be 'untaxed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Default for rebrand status must be 'untaxed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB071 - Default for rebrand status must be 'untaxed' ?

  The SAP error message OB071, which states "Default for rebrand status must be 'untaxed'," typically occurs in the context of configuring tax settings in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax codes and their associated statuses.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific configuration for the rebrand status of a tax code or a related entity, and the current setting does not meet the requirement. The "untaxed" status indicates that the item or transaction should not be subject to tax, and if the configuration is set to something else (like "taxable" or "exempt"), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or use the relevant path in your SAP GUI) to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code in question is set to "untaxed" for the rebrand status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Rebrand Status:
  
  If you have access, navigate to the configuration settings for the rebrand status and ensure that it is set to "untaxed."
  This may involve going to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  
  
  
  Review Related Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant customer, vendor, or material to ensure that the tax settings align with the expected configuration.
  Make sure that the master data does not have conflicting tax settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Categories
  OBY6: Define Tax Calculation Procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OB071 error in your SAP system.