How To Fix OB118 - Company code & is not valid for excise duty regime &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Company code & is not valid for excise duty regime &

What causes this issue?

The license type entered is not a valid license type for the company.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a license type that has been maintained for the company. For a
list of valid license types for the company, <DS:TRAS.O500>click here
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB118 - Company code & is not valid for excise duty regime & ?

  The SAP error message OB118 indicates that the specified company code is not valid for the excise duty regime you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of configuring excise duties in SAP, particularly in countries where excise duties are applicable, such as India.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to handle excise duties. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration for excise duty regimes.
  Missing Assignment: The company code may not be assigned to the relevant excise duty regime in the system.
  Inactive Excise Duty Regime: The excise duty regime you are trying to use may not be active or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the company code or the excise duty regime being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for excise duties in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Excise Duty > Define Excise Duty Regimes.
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the excise duty regime you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate excise duty regime.
  Make sure that the excise duty regime is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Excise Duty Settings:
  
  Check if the excise duty settings for the company code are complete and correct.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are filled out, including tax codes and rates.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the company code and excise duty regime for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct codes as defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to excise duty configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to excise duty configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP excise duty configurations.