How To Fix REXCES031 - Municipality does not exist in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCES -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Municipality does not exist in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCES031 - Municipality does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message REXCES031, which states "Municipality does not exist in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with tax calculations, particularly in the Real Estate Management (RE) module or when handling tax-related data.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The municipality code that is being referenced in a transaction or report does not exist in the system's customizing settings. This can happen if the municipality has not been defined in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The municipality code may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or master data.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been properly transported or activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REXCES031 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining municipalities. This is typically found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Municipalities.
  
  
  Ensure that the municipality code you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the municipality code entered in the transaction or master data. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing municipality entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding municipality configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to REXCES031 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for maintaining municipalities) or other related codes in the FI module.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REXCES031 error in your SAP system.