How To Fix REMI50014 - CoCd &1, zero tax indicator &2: cannot determine tax type/tax group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMI50 -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: CoCd &1, zero tax indicator &2: cannot determine tax type/tax group

What causes this issue?

According the settings in Customizing table TIPZB, tax code &V2& is to
be used as the tax code for input tax or output tax for posting with 0%
in company code &V1&. However, no tax type/tax group was defined yet for
this tax code, or the system is not able to find one.

System Response

The system cannot enter the tax type and tax group automatically. The
other company-code-dependent settings are adopted correctly nonetheless.
You have to make the settings described below for company code &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Specify the tax type/tax group you want to use for documents that are
posted in the RE environment without tax, but with a tax code.
Check to see if this tax type/tax group is defined in Customizing, and
if not, define it:
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<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVRATAXTYPE>Define Tax Types</>

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

<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVRATAXGROUP>Create Tax Groups</>
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVEXFITAXMAP>Assign Tax Codes</>
In <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUOFDIFB01>Basic Settings in Company Code</>,
assign the tax code in the zero tax indicator fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMI50014 - CoCd &1, zero tax indicator &2: cannot determine tax type/tax group ?

  The SAP error message REMI50014 indicates that the system is unable to determine the tax type or tax group for a specific company code (CoCd) and a zero tax indicator. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve tax-exempt or zero-rated items.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration for the specified company code may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect tax codes, tax types, or tax groups in the system.
  Missing Tax Type/Group: The system cannot find a valid tax type or tax group associated with the zero tax indicator for the specified company code.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the transaction may not have the correct tax classification.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined for the company code in question.
  Verify that the tax types and tax groups are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant materials, customers, or vendors to ensure that they have the correct tax classifications assigned.
  For customers and vendors, you can check the tax information in the customer/vendor master records.
  
  
  
  Validate Zero Tax Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the zero tax indicator is correctly set up in the system and that it corresponds to the appropriate tax type/group.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that it is being processed correctly and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to tax determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Define Tax Types
  OBD2: Define Tax Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  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 REMI50014 error in your SAP system.