How To Fix VKKICDR155 - Enter a tax item type for the external tax item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDR - Message for ICDR service

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Enter a tax item type for the external tax item

What causes this issue?

You want to create an Insurance Collection Disbursement Request with
external taxes.
For external taxes, you need to specify a tax item type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Fill the BaseInsurancePremiumTaxTypeCode field in the external tax line.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDR155 - Enter a tax item type for the external tax item ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDR155, which states "Enter a tax item type for the external tax item," typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with external tax calculation systems or configurations.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax item type for the external tax item has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the integration with an external tax calculation service is not properly set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant tax codes or tax items may not have the necessary information filled in, leading to the system not being able to determine the tax item type.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax configuration settings, such as missing entries in the tax classification or tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Item Types.
  Ensure that the tax item types for external tax items are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the tax codes that are being used in the transaction.
  Ensure that the tax codes have the correct tax item types assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the tax information is complete and accurate.
  Make sure that the tax classification is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using an external tax calculation service (like Vertex, Sabrix, etc.), ensure that the integration settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the external tax item types are mapped correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and integration with external tax systems.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VKKICDR155 error in your SAP system.