How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT103 - The tax exemption certificate item or usage can not be retrieved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The tax exemption certificate item or usage can not be retrieved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT103 - The tax exemption certificate item or usage can not be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT103 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the tax exemption certificate item or usage. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax exemption certificates in sales and purchasing processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax exemption certificate may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the tax configuration.
  Invalid Certificate: The certificate being referenced may not exist, or it may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the tax exemption certificate data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the tax exemption certificate, such as incorrect links between the certificate and the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor).
  Incorrect Usage: The usage code or item type being referenced may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected values in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the tax exemption certificate is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO).
  Validate Certificate: Ensure that the tax exemption certificate exists and is active. You can check this in the relevant master data records or through the tax exemption certificate management transactions.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access tax exemption certificate data.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the tax exemption certificate. Ensure that all necessary links between the certificate and master data are intact.
  Correct Usage Codes: Review the usage codes or item types being used in the transaction to ensure they are valid and correspond to the expected values in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  VK11/VK12: For maintaining condition records related to tax exemption.
  FBL1N/FBL5N: For vendor/customer line item display, which may help in checking related transactions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on tax exemption certificate management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.