How To Fix VVSCCHECK105 - &1: Other tax code &2 does not use tax item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCCHECK - Payment Plan: Checks

• Message number: 105

• Message text: &1: Other tax code &2 does not use tax item category

What causes this issue?

You want to create externally calculated tax lines for a payment plan
item. For the <LS>other taxes </> &V2& tax code, you need to select the
<LS>Use Item Category</> checkbox.

System Response

To check Customizing in <LS>Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable</>,
choose <ZK><LS>Basic Functions </> -> <LS> Particular Aspects of
Taxation Procedure -> <DS:SIMG._FICABFTX_V_TFK007F>Define Other Tax
Codes</></></><LS>.</>

How to fix this error?

If you want to create externally calculated tax data, use the tax code
for other taxes for which the <ZK>Use Item Category </> checkbox is
selected.
If you want to create externally calculated tax data with the tax code
for other taxes &V2&, contact your system administrator.
If you do <ZH>not</> want to create externally calculated tax data,
proceed as follows:
In the dialog, remove the externally calculated tax lines that you have
entered for the other tax code.
In Direct Input or RFC, initialize the AKTYP_ETAX, KSCHL, TAXAM, STPRZ,
and SBASW fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing, if you want to select the <ZK>Use Item Category</>
checkbox for the other taxes &V2& tax code, proceed according to the
Customizing path described above. In the dialog structure, choose <ZK>
Other Tax Codes</> and select the <ZK>Use Item Category</> checkbox for
the &V2& indicator.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCCHECK105 - &1: Other tax code &2 does not use tax item category ?

  The SAP error message VVSCCHECK105 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that the specified tax code (represented by &2) does not use a tax item category, which is required for the processing of tax-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code in question may not be properly configured to use a tax item category. This can happen if the tax code was created or modified without assigning the necessary tax item category.
  Missing Tax Item Category: The tax item category that should be associated with the tax code may not exist or may not be correctly assigned.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax settings across different configurations or modules within SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the relevant path in your SAP version) to check the configuration of the tax code.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax item category.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Item Category:
  
  If the tax code does not have a tax item category assigned, you will need to assign it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you checked the tax code.
  Make sure to select the appropriate tax item category that corresponds to the type of tax being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Item Categories:
  
  Check the configuration of tax item categories in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly and are available for use with the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax item category to use, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  FTXP: Transaction for maintaining tax codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the tax code and ensuring that it is properly linked to a tax item category, you should be able to resolve the VVSCCHECK105 error.