How To Fix WB097 - No tax rate found for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No tax rate found for material &

What causes this issue?

No tax code was found for material &v1&.

System Response

The tax code will not appear in the assortment list.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the system determines a tax condition in price
determination. If it does not, you can see why not in price
determination analysis (it may be, for example, that no tax
classification has been maintained for the material).
You should also ensure that the assortment list profile is assigned a
<DS:DE.BBEKOAR>POS condition type group</>. The condition type for tax
must be added to this group before it can appear in the assortment
list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB097 - No tax rate found for material & ?

  The SAP error message WB097 "No tax rate found for material &" typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax rate for a specific material during a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, sales order, or during invoice processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The material may not have a tax classification assigned in the material master data.
  Tax Code Not Defined: The tax code used in the transaction may not be defined in the system or may not be linked to the appropriate tax rates.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the applicable tax rate.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary tax information filled out, such as tax category or tax classification.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax settings for the country in which the transaction is being processed may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Sales Org. Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the tax category is set appropriately for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes used in the transaction (transaction code OB40) to ensure they are defined and linked to the correct tax rates.
  Ensure that the tax codes are valid for the relevant country and jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the jurisdiction settings in the system to ensure they are correctly configured for the location of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Rates:
  
  If tax rates are missing, you may need to maintain them in the system (transaction code OBYZ for tax rates).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax settings, consult with your finance or tax team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Rates
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and material master data management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB097 error and ensure that the appropriate tax rates are applied to your materials in SAP.