How To Fix SAPLWOSCR_EXI012 - Calculate the tax amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSCR_EXI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Calculate the tax amounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSCR_EXI012 - Calculate the tax amounts ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSCR_EXI012, which states "Calculate the tax amounts," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where tax calculations are required but have not been properly executed or are missing. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax calculation procedures may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: Customer or vendor master data may be missing tax-related information, such as tax classification.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or applicable for the specific transaction type.
  Tax Calculation Not Triggered: The system may not have triggered the tax calculation due to missing settings or conditions.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard tax calculation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Verify that the tax calculation procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master records (transaction codes XD02 for customers and XK02 for vendors) to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is valid and applicable. You can check this in the tax code configuration (transaction code FTXP).
  
  
  
  Recalculate Taxes:
  
  If the transaction allows, try to recalculate the taxes manually. This can often be done by using the "Calculate Tax" function in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue. You may need to consult with your ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Vendor Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and VA01 (Sales Order) where this error might occur.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax calculation and configuration for your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.