How To Fix OB077 - For a link to exchange &, excise duty is mandatory for all items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 077

• Message text: For a link to exchange &, excise duty is mandatory for all items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB077 - For a link to exchange &, excise duty is mandatory for all items ?

  The SAP error message OB077 indicates that when creating or processing a document related to a link to exchange (such as a sales order or invoice), the system requires that excise duty be specified for all items involved in the transaction. This is particularly relevant in countries where excise duty is applicable, such as India.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to require excise duty for certain transactions, and the items in the document do not have the necessary excise duty information.
  Item Master Data: The items being processed may not have the excise duty settings properly maintained in their master data.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have settings that enforce the requirement for excise duty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB077 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the items involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the excise duty information is correctly maintained. This includes checking the excise group and the applicable rates.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type you are using (e.g., sales order, invoice).
  Ensure that the settings for excise duty are correctly defined. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Maintain Excise Duty Information:
  
  If the items do not have excise duty information, you may need to update the relevant fields in the material master or the sales order/invoice.
  Ensure that the excise duty is calculated and displayed in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check and update the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on excise duty configuration and requirements in your specific version of SAP.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect how excise duty is handled. Check if any customizations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB077 error and ensure that excise duty is properly accounted for in your transactions.