How To Fix VVSCMASTERDATA068 - No externally calculated tax lines exist

VVSCMASTERDATA068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCMASTERDATA -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: No externally calculated tax lines exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCMASTERDATA068 - No externally calculated tax lines exist ?

  The SAP error message VVSCMASTERDATA068 with the description "No externally calculated tax lines exist" typically occurs in the context of tax calculation in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any tax lines that have been calculated externally, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax calculation settings may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings for tax codes, tax calculation procedures, or tax jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  External Tax Calculation: If your organization uses an external tax calculation service (like Vertex or Avalara), there may be an issue with the integration or communication between SAP and the external service.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be set up to allow for external tax calculations.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the sales order, invoice,