How To Fix OB079 - Excise duty rate is not correct, or excise duty revaluation is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Excise duty rate is not correct, or excise duty revaluation is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB079 - Excise duty rate is not correct, or excise duty revaluation is required ?

  The SAP error message OB079, which states "Excise duty rate is not correct, or excise duty revaluation is required," typically occurs in the context of excise duty calculations in the SAP system, particularly in modules related to materials management (MM) and financial accounting (FI). This error can arise during various transactions, such as goods receipt, invoice verification, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes of OB079 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Excise Duty Rate: The excise duty rate defined in the system may not match the applicable rate for the material or transaction. This can happen if the rates have not been updated or if there are discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for excise duty in the SAP system may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes settings in the Excise Duty Master Data or the relevant condition records.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the correct excise duty information, such as the excise group or the applicable duty rates.
  
  
  Revaluation Requirement: If there have been changes in the excise duty rates after the material has been received or invoiced, a revaluation may be necessary to adjust the accounting entries.
  
  
  Tax Code Issues: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be correctly set up to handle excise duties.
  
  
  Solutions to OB079 Error
  
  
  Check Excise Duty Rates: Verify the excise duty rates in the system. Ensure that the rates are up-to-date and correctly configured in the relevant condition records.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for excise duty in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the excise duty master data and condition records.
  
  
  Update Material Master: Check the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the excise group and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  Perform Revaluation: If the error indicates that revaluation is required, you may need to perform a revaluation of the excise duty. This can typically be done through the transaction code J1IEX (for excise duty revaluation).
  
  
  Check Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly set up to handle excise duties. You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling excise duty configurations and related transactions.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as J1IEX (Excise Duty Revaluation), J1ID (Excise Invoice), and J1I5 (Excise Duty Report) for managing excise duties.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to excise duty issues, as they may provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific problems.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions related to excise duties.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that excise duty calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OB079 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.