How To Fix OPS_SE_IVE002 - The Tax Code could not be read for Partner Type &1 Partner &2 Country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_IVE - Invoice Verification Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The Tax Code could not be read for Partner Type &1 Partner &2 Country &3

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Verify that a value for the Sales Tax code exists in customizing table
T076M.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_IVE002 - The Tax Code could not be read for Partner Type &1 Partner &2 Country &3 ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_IVE002 indicates that the system is unable to read the tax code for a specific partner type, partner, and country. This error typically arises in scenarios involving tax determination, especially in transactions related to sales and distribution, procurement, or financial accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code for the specified partner type and country may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Data: The partner (customer or vendor) may not have the necessary tax information maintained in their master data.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country settings for tax determination may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the tax classification tables or related configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tax code information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check if the tax codes are properly defined for the specific country and partner type.
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned to the relevant tax categories.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes XD03 (for customers) or MK03 (for vendors) to review the master data of the partner in question.
  Ensure that the tax classification fields are filled out correctly, including the tax number and tax code.
  
  
  
  Verify Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Check the country-specific settings in the configuration for tax determination. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Classification Tables:
  
  Review the relevant tax classification tables (e.g., T007, T007S) to ensure that the necessary entries exist for the partner type and country.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access tax-related data. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax determination and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OPS_SE_IVE002 error message in SAP.