How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR205 - Charge type &1 is not tax relevant or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Charge type &1 is not tax relevant or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR205 - Charge type &1 is not tax relevant or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR205 Charge type &1 is not tax relevant or does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with charge types that are expected to have tax implications. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Charge Type Not Defined: The charge type specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined in the system or may not be configured correctly.
  Tax Relevance Configuration: The charge type may not be marked as tax-relevant in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not recognize it as a charge type that should have tax calculations applied.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the charge type may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Custom Development: If there are custom charge types or modifications in the system, they may not be properly integrated with the tax calculation logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Charge Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for charge types in SAP TM.
  Verify that the charge type in question is defined and is marked as tax-relevant.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the charge type to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the charge type is assigned to the relevant business processes.
  
  
  
  Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the charge types you are using.
  Ensure that the tax codes and conditions are properly assigned to the charge types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring charge types and tax relevance in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the charge type is now recognized as tax-relevant and that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for checking table definitions related to charge types.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as TSCMCHARGE (Charge Types) and TSCMTAX (Tax Configuration) to understand how charge types and tax relevance are stored.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your charge types are correctly configured for tax relevance in SAP TM.