How To Fix RAT003 - Pro rata VAT: Tax code &2 (procedure &1) is no input tax code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RAT - Pro Rata VAT

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Pro rata VAT: Tax code &2 (procedure &1) is no input tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RAT003 - Pro rata VAT: Tax code &2 (procedure &1) is no input tax code ?

  The SAP error message RAT003 indicates an issue related to pro-rata VAT processing. Specifically, it means that the tax code specified in the error message is not recognized as an input tax code in the context of the VAT procedure being used. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code specified in the error message is not set up as an input tax code in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The VAT procedure being used may not be configured correctly to recognize the specified tax code as an input tax code.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the vendor or customer may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an incorrect tax code.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not allow for the use of the specified tax code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant