How To Fix OIUVL557 - Selection criteria must be either Tax Class OR Country and Pri Geo Loc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUVL - E&P Valuation

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Selection criteria must be either Tax Class OR Country and Pri Geo Loc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUVL557 - Selection criteria must be either Tax Class OR Country and Pri Geo Loc. ?

  The SAP error message OIUVL557 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a transaction or report related to tax classification and geographical location. Specifically, the error states that you must provide either a Tax Class or a combination of Country and Primary Geographical Location (Pri Geo Loc.) for the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The selection criteria in the report or transaction do not meet the required conditions.
  Both the Tax Class and the combination of Country and Pri Geo Loc. are missing or incorrectly specified.
  The system is unable to determine the appropriate tax treatment due to insufficient or conflicting information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that you have entered either a valid Tax Class or both a valid Country and Primary Geographical Location in the selection criteria.
  If you are using a report or transaction that requires these fields, make sure they are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for tax determination in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the Tax Classes and geographical locations are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using. This may provide additional context on the required fields.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Criteria:
  
  If possible, try running the report or transaction with different combinations of Tax Class, Country, and Pri Geo Loc. to identify which combination works.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes related to tax reporting or configuration (e.g., VF01 for billing, FBL1N for vendor line items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to access the necessary data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OIUVL557 error in SAP.