How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT031 - Tax type &1 does not exist for country &2 in certificate &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAX_EXEMPT - Message class for tax exempt certificate

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Tax type &1 does not exist for country &2 in certificate &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT031 - Tax type &1 does not exist for country &2 in certificate &3 ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT031 indicates that there is an issue with tax exemption certificates in the system. Specifically, the error states that a certain tax type does not exist for a specified country in the given certificate. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Type: The tax type specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the country mentioned. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Incorrect Certificate Configuration: The tax exemption certificate may not be properly configured to include the necessary tax types for the specified country.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax exemption certificate or related master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax configuration) to check the tax types defined for the specific country.
  Ensure that the tax type mentioned in the error message is correctly configured for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Exemption Certificate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for managing tax exemption certificates (e.g., S_P00_07000139 or similar).
  Verify that the tax types associated with the certificate are correct and include the necessary tax type for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Tax Type:
  
  If the tax type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the new tax type is properly linked to the relevant country and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor associated with the tax exemption certificate to ensure that all relevant information is accurate and complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and exemption certificates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Types), OBCO (Tax Codes), and others related to tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax exemption and configuration issues that may provide additional insights or patches.
  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 and resolve the issue related to the TAX_EXEMPT031 error message in SAP.