How To Fix OB120 - Material & has no excise duty group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Material & has no excise duty group

What causes this issue?

No excise duty group is assigned to this material.

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?

Maintain the excise duty group in the material master (oil-specific
data view).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB120 - Material & has no excise duty group ?

  The SAP error message OB120 indicates that a material does not have an associated excise duty group. This is particularly relevant in countries where excise duties are applicable, such as in India, where excise duty is levied on certain goods.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is being processed in a transaction that requires an excise duty group, but the material master record does not have this information filled in.
  The excise duty group is necessary for the calculation of excise duties during transactions like goods movement, sales, or invoicing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB120 error, you need to ensure that the material in question has an excise duty group assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Choose the "Accounting" view or the "Sales" view, depending on where the excise duty group needs to be assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Excise Duty Group:
  
  In the relevant view, look for the field labeled "Excise Duty Group" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate excise duty group for the material. This group should correspond to the type of excise duty applicable to the material.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the excise duty group, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Transaction:
  
  After updating the material master, re-run the transaction that initially triggered the OB120 error to check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Excise Duty Groups: These are predefined groups in SAP that categorize materials based on the applicable excise duty rates and regulations. Ensure that the excise duty group you assign is correct and relevant to the material.
  Configuration: If you are unsure about which excise duty group to use, consult with your finance or tax department, or refer to the configuration settings in SAP related to excise duties.
  Material Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain material master data to ensure that all necessary fields, including excise duty groups, are filled out correctly to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB120 error and ensure that your material is correctly configured for excise duty processing in SAP.