How To Fix OB438 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not excise duty relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2 is not excise duty relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB438 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not excise duty relevant ?

  The SAP error message OB438 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant is not relevant for excise duty processing. This typically occurs in scenarios where excise duty is applicable, such as in certain industries (e.g., manufacturing, pharmaceuticals) in countries where excise duties are levied on goods.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not have been configured to be excise duty relevant in the material master data. This can happen if the material is not subject to excise duty or if the settings were not properly maintained.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to handle excise duties for the specific material type or category.
  Tax Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not include the material or plant combination for excise duty processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Check the "Accounting" view and ensure that the excise duty relevant fields are correctly set. Specifically, look for the "Excise Duty" indicator.
  If the material should be excise duty relevant, update the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for excise duties and ensure that the plant is set up to handle excise duties for the material type.
  
  
  
  Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the system to ensure that excise duties are correctly defined for the material and plant combination.
  Ensure that the excise duty codes are correctly assigned to the material and that the relevant tax procedures are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on excise duty configuration and requirements in your region.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that excise duty is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OB40: Maintain Excise Duty Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to excise duty configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in excise duty and tax configurations.