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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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
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