How To Fix VY253 - Enter tax value

VY253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Enter tax value

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY253 - Enter tax value ?

  The SAP error message VY253, which states "Enter tax value," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a user is trying to create or process a sales document (like a sales order or invoice) and has not entered a required tax value for the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Information: The most common cause of this error is that the tax value has not been entered in the relevant field. This can happen if the tax determination process does not automatically calculate the tax due to missing master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: If the tax codes or tax rates are not properly configured in the system, the system may not be able to determine the correct tax amount.
  Document Type Settings: Certain document types may require tax values to be entered manually, and if the user does not do so, this error will be triggered.
  User Input Error: The