How To Fix SIPT246 - Billing document &1 not printed; tax &2 cannot be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Billing document &1 not printed; tax &2 cannot be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT246 - Billing document &1 not printed; tax &2 cannot be calculated ?

  The SAP error message SIPT246 indicates that a billing document could not be printed because the system was unable to calculate the tax for that document. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Tax Configuration Issues: The tax codes or tax calculation procedures may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Tax Data: Required tax data may be missing from the master data (e.g., customer or material master).
  Inconsistent Tax Jurisdictions: The tax jurisdiction for the billing document may not be set up correctly or may not match the customer or material.
  Document Type Settings: The billing document type may not be configured to allow tax calculation.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: Any custom code or enhancements that affect tax calculation may be causing issues.
  
  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 country and tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) to ensure that the tax classification is set correctly.
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant tax information.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Jurisdictions:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly assigned and that they match the billing document's details.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the billing document type settings in transaction code VOTXN to ensure that tax calculation is enabled.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect tax calculation, review and debug them to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Test Tax Calculation:
  
  Use transaction code VF01 to simulate the billing document creation and check if the tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to tax calculation in billing documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and billing processes for additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.