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

OB079 - Overview

• 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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OB079 - Details

• 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