How To Fix RAT011 - Pro rata VAT: Tax code &3 does not exist in procedure &2 of country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RAT - Pro Rata VAT

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Pro rata VAT: Tax code &3 does not exist in procedure &2 of country &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RAT011 - Pro rata VAT: Tax code &3 does not exist in procedure &2 of country &1 ?

  The SAP error message RAT011 indicates an issue with the pro-rata VAT configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the tax code specified in the error message does not exist in the tax procedure for the specified country. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code referenced in the error message (&3) is not defined in the tax procedure (&2) for the specified country (&1).
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax procedure may not be correctly configured to include the necessary tax codes for pro-rata VAT calculations.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax code when setting up the VAT configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code exists in the system and is correctly configured for the relevant country and tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to check the tax procedure settings.
  Ensure that the tax code is included in the relevant tax procedure for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you may need to create it or add it to the appropriate tax procedure.
  This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring VAT and tax codes specific to your country and business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that VAT calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes and procedures.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to VAT configuration and error messages.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax codes and procedures in the system.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct tax codes or procedures, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RAT011 error and ensure that your VAT configuration is correct.