How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES048 - For item categories &1 and &2 you can only use tax code &3

TXS_MESSAGES048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 048

• Message text: For item categories &1 and &2 you can only use tax code &3

What causes this issue?

The tax code for item categories &V1& and &V2& is predefined as &V3&.

System Response

The system automatically changes the tax code back to &V3&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TXS_MESSAGES048 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES048 indicates that there is a restriction on the tax codes that can be used for specific item categories in a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system detects an inconsistency between the item category and the tax code being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The item categories specified (e.g., &1 and &2) are configured to only allow a specific tax code (e.g., &3).
  The tax code being used in the transaction does not match the allowed tax code for the specified item categories.
  There may be a configuration issue in the tax determination settings or item category settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: VOV4 for SD or OMW2 for MM).
  Verify the