How To Fix WP105 - Tax classification for material & in country & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Tax classification for material & in country & not maintained

What causes this issue?

For the system to determine taxes to be paid, the tax classification of
the material must be maintained for the country in which the plant via
which the material was sold is situated.

System Response

The sales volume for this material could not be updated.

How to fix this error?

Using <DS:TRAN.MM02>material maintenance</>, maintain the tax
calassification of material &V1& for the country &V2& in which the
plant is situated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP105 - Tax classification for material & in country & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message WP105 indicates that there is a missing tax classification for a specific material in a particular country. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or invoicing, and the system cannot find the necessary tax classification for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The tax classification for the material in the specified country has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the appropriate tax classification set up for the relevant country.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country-specific tax settings may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP105 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Purchasing Data).
  Check if the tax classification is maintained for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Classification:
  
  If the tax classification is missing, you need to maintain it.
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Select the appropriate view (e.g., Sales Organization Data or Purchasing Data).
  Enter the correct tax classification for the material in the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax configuration for the country is set up correctly in the system.
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (Transaction Code: SPRO) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes.
  
  
  Verify that the tax codes and classifications are correctly defined for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax classification or settings, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Tax Classification: This is typically a field in the material master that indicates how the material is treated for tax purposes (e.g., exempt, standard rate, reduced rate).
  Country-Specific Tax Regulations: Different countries have different tax regulations, and it is essential to ensure that your SAP system is configured to comply with these regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WP105 error and ensure that your material is correctly classified for tax purposes in the specified country.