How To Fix WAB028 - Sales posting procedure &1 (&2), post taxes: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Sales posting procedure &1 (&2), post taxes: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB028 - Sales posting procedure &1 (&2), post taxes: &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WAB028 Sales posting procedure &1 (&2), post taxes: &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message is related to the Sales Posting Procedure in SAP, specifically in the context of tax posting during sales document processing (e.g., billing or sales order posting).
  
  &1 = Sales Posting Procedure  
  &2 = Sales Document Type or related identifier  
  &3 = Tax posting indicator or tax-related information
  
  The error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or determination of tax posting in the sales posting procedure. Essentially, the system is trying to post taxes according to the sales posting procedure, but it encounters a problem such as missing or inconsistent tax posting settings.
  Common causes include:
  
  The sales posting procedure is not properly configured to post taxes.
  The tax posting indicator (&3) is not maintained or is inconsistent with the sales posting procedure.
  Missing or incorrect assignment of tax codes or tax procedures in the sales posting procedure.
  Incomplete or incorrect configuration in the Sales Posting Procedure customizing (transaction VOV8 or IMG path).
  The system cannot determine how to post taxes for the given sales document type or posting procedure.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  During billing document creation or posting.
  During sales order processing if tax determination is involved.
  In SD-FI integration where tax posting is critical.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Sales Posting Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOV8 (or via IMG path:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Account Assignment/Costing -> Sales Posting -> Define Sales Posting Procedures).
  Verify the sales posting procedure (&1) settings.
  Ensure that tax posting is correctly defined for the procedure.
  Check the tax posting indicator (&3) and ensure it is assigned and consistent.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Procedure and Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax procedure assigned to the sales area.
  Ensure tax codes are correctly maintained and assigned.
  Verify that the tax codes used in the sales document are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type & Account Determination:
  
  Verify the sales document type (&2) settings.
  Ensure that the account determination for taxes is properly maintained.
  Check the condition records for tax determination.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration between SD and FI for tax posting.
  Ensure that the tax accounts are properly mapped in the account determination.
  
  
  
  Debug / Trace:
  
  If the issue persists, perform a debug or trace during billing document creation to see where the tax posting fails.
  Check for any user-exits or custom code that might affect tax posting.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The sales posting procedure controls how revenue and taxes are posted to accounting.
  Tax posting indicators define whether and how taxes are posted.
  Proper configuration is essential for correct financial postings and tax reporting.
  This message is a warning or error indicating configuration inconsistency.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect tax posting config in sales posting procedure.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct sales posting procedure & tax posting indicator settings in VOV8 and IMG. Verify tax codes and account determination.
  
  
  Transaction to check
  VOV8, OB40 (account determination), OVK1 (tax procedure), billing document processing (VF01).
  
  
  Related Notes
  SAP Notes related to tax posting and sales posting procedure may provide additional fixes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, &3 from your system, I can help you with more specific guidance.