How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION012 - Invalid tax type &1 removed from supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid tax type &1 removed from supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION012 - Invalid tax type &1 removed from supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION012 Invalid tax type &1 removed from supplier &2 typically occurs in the context of supplier data replication in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when integrating with other systems like SAP ERP. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid tax type associated with a supplier, which has led to the removal of that tax type from the supplier's data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Tax Type: The tax type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not recognized or is not valid in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The tax type not being defined in the system.
  The tax type being obsolete or removed from the configuration.
  A mismatch between the tax types defined in the SRM and those in the connected ERP system.
  
  
  
  Data Replication Issues: If the supplier data is being replicated from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being sent.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or in the supplier master data setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the tax type in question is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that the tax type is active and valid for the relevant country or region.
  
  
  
  Update Supplier Data:
  
  If the tax type is indeed invalid, you may need to update the supplier's master data to remove the invalid tax type or replace it with a valid one.
  This can be done through the supplier master data maintenance transaction in SAP.
  
  
  
  Data Replication Settings:
  
  If the supplier data is being replicated from another system, check the replication settings and mappings to ensure that the tax types are correctly aligned between systems.
  You may need to adjust the mapping or correct the data in the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax types and supplier data management for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the replication process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage supplier data or SLG1 to check application logs for more details on the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.