How To Fix OB155 - No matching entries in external excise duty rates table

OB155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: No matching entries in external excise duty rates table

What causes this issue?

Cannot update with values entered as no excise duty rate is maintained
for the given combination of company, plant and ED group.

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?

Ensure that the ED rate is already maintained for the combination
for which the group update. To see existing ED rates,
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OB155 - Details

• The SAP error message OB155, "No matching entries in external excise duty rates table," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the relevant entries in the external excise duty rates table for the transaction you are trying to process. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly in the context of excise duty calculations for goods movements, sales, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Entries: The external excise duty rates table (often referred to as J_1IEXC) may not have the necessary entries for the specific material, plant, or transaction type you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for excise duty may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate rates.
  Date Validity: The entries in the excise duty rates table may not be valid for the date of the transaction. If the rates are time-sensitive, ensure that the transaction date falls within the