How To Fix OB171 - No Excise Duty group / material defined for this license

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No Excise Duty group / material defined for this license

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB171 - No Excise Duty group / material defined for this license ?

  The SAP error message OB171 "No Excise Duty group / material defined for this license" typically occurs in the context of excise duty management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are subject to excise duty in countries like India. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined excise duty group or material for the specified license in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The excise duty group or material has not been defined in the system for the specific license.
  Incorrect License Assignment: The license being used may not be correctly assigned to the material or excise duty group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to materials or excise duty groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB171 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Excise Duty Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the excise duty configuration.
  Ensure that the excise duty group is defined for the relevant material and license.
  
  
  
  Define Excise Duty Group for Material:
  
  Use transaction code J1ID to define the excise duty group for the material.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct excise duty group.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the excise duty group is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify License Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the license is correctly assigned to the material in the excise duty configuration.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for excise duty.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to excise duty management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for excise duty.
  J1ID: Define excise duty group for materials.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  Excise Duty Groups: These are classifications used to determine the applicable excise duty rates for different materials.
  
  
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its accounting and excise duty details.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on excise duty configuration.
  
  
  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 excise duty management in SAP.