How To Fix VVSCCHECK106 - &1: Enter a tax item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCCHECK - Payment Plan: Checks

• Message number: 106

• Message text: &1: Enter a tax item category

What causes this issue?

You want to create externally calculated tax lines for a payment plan
item.
Every externally calculated tax needs a <LS>tax item category</>.
However, you have not entered a tax item category for this tax data.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to keep the externally calculated tax data, enter a <LS>tax
item category</> for external tax lines (KSCHL field in Direct Input or
RFC).
If you do <ZH>not</> want to create externally calculated tax data,
proceed as follows:
In the dialog, remove the externally calculated tax data 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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCCHECK106 - &1: Enter a tax item category ?

  The SAP error message VVSCCHECK106 indicates that a tax item category must be entered in the context of a transaction or process that involves tax determination. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) when the system expects a tax category to be specified but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Item Category: The most common cause of this error is that the tax item category has not been defined in the relevant document (e.g., sales order, invoice).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax determination procedures in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering the tax item category during document creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Tax Item Category: 
  
  Go to the document where the error occurred (e.g., sales order, invoice).
  Check the line item details and ensure that a valid tax item category is entered.
  If you are unsure of the correct category, consult your tax configuration or speak with your finance department.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes and tax item categories are correctly configured in the system.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tax determination in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO under Financial Accounting or Sales and Distribution).
  Verify that the tax item categories are correctly assigned to the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that the tax classification is set up correctly.
  Review the material master data if applicable, as it may also have tax-related settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on tax item categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Item Categories: These are used in SAP to determine how tax is applied to transactions. They are linked to tax codes and can affect how tax is calculated and reported.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or OB40 (Define Tax Codes) for managing tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax item categories and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax configuration within SAP.