How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT214 - No certificate determined as Pricing data could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: No certificate determined as Pricing data could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT214 - No certificate determined as Pricing data could not be read ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT214 indicates that the system could not determine a tax exemption certificate because it was unable to read the relevant pricing data. This error typically arises in scenarios where tax exemption certificates are used to manage tax calculations for customers or transactions that are exempt from certain taxes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Exemption Certificate: The customer may not have a valid tax exemption certificate on file, or the certificate may not be correctly linked to the customer master data.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to handle tax exemption scenarios, leading to the inability to read the necessary pricing data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or pricing conditions that prevent the system from determining the correct tax exemption.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records (e.g., customer master, material master) that are required for tax calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Tax Exemption Certificate:
  
  Check if the customer has a valid tax exemption certificate in the system.
  Ensure that the certificate is correctly linked to the customer master record.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type is configured to handle tax exemptions.
  Check the condition records related to tax exemption and ensure they are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax calculation and exemption handling.
  Ensure that the tax codes and tax determination procedures are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the customer master data and related records to ensure all necessary information is present and accurate.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling tax exemption scenarios and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 want to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer) or XD02 (Change Customer) to manage customer master data.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.