How To Fix VKKICDR156 - Enter an other tax indicator for the external taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDR - Message for ICDR service

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Enter an other tax indicator for the external taxes

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 code for other taxes.

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 InsurancePremiumTaxTypeCode field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDR156 - Enter an other tax indicator for the external taxes ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDR156, which states "Enter an other tax indicator for the external taxes," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) when dealing with tax calculations. This error indicates that the system requires a specific tax indicator for external taxes that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Indicator: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a tax indicator for external taxes, but it has not been specified in the relevant document (e.g., sales order, invoice).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax indicators in the system. This could include missing or incorrectly set up tax codes in the tax configuration settings.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to handle external taxes properly, leading to the requirement for a tax indicator that is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax codes and indicators are correctly set up for the relevant country and tax type.
  
  
  
  Enter Tax Indicator:
  
  When creating or editing the document (e.g., sales order, invoice), ensure that you enter the appropriate tax indicator for external taxes. This can usually be done in the tax section of the document.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure it is configured to handle external taxes correctly. This can be done in the configuration settings for sales documents or billing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entering the required tax indicator, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Codes: Familiarize yourself with the tax codes used in your organization and their corresponding indicators.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and handling external taxes for more detailed guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect tax calculations. Check if any customizations are impacting the tax indicator requirement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VKKICDR156 error and ensure that the appropriate tax indicators are used in your SAP transactions.