How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1484 - For additional cost category &1 you must specify an output tax code

/SAPPCE/DPCM1484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 484

• Message text: For additional cost category &1 you must specify an output tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1484 - For additional cost category &1 you must specify an output tax code ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1484 indicates that when dealing with an additional cost category (denoted as &1), the system requires you to specify an output tax code. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when handling additional costs associated with purchasing documents, such as invoices or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects an output tax code to be defined for the additional cost category you are trying to use. This is necessary for proper tax calculation and reporting. The output tax code is essential for determining how taxes should be applied to the additional costs associated with a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that an output tax code is specified for the additional cost category in question. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the additional cost categories in your SAP system. This can typically