How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES140 - &2: Error calling tax component while processing &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: &2: Error calling tax component while processing &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES140 - &2: Error calling tax component while processing &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES140 &2: Error calling tax component while processing &1 typically indicates an issue with the tax calculation component in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or other financial transactions that require tax calculations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax calculation configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax rates, or tax jurisdiction.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data, such as customer or vendor tax information, may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Integration Issues: If the tax calculation is dependent on external tax services (like a third-party tax engine), there may be connectivity issues or misconfigurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tax calculation component.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or a bug in the SAP system that is causing the tax component to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary tax codes and rates are correctly defined and active.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (customers, vendors, materials) has the correct tax information maintained.
  Test Integration: If using an external tax service, check the integration settings and ensure that the service is reachable and functioning correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform tax calculations.
  Check Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax code determination) or OBYZ (for tax jurisdiction) to review and adjust tax settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on tax calculation and configuration for detailed guidance on setting up tax components.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.