How To Fix WP115 - Tax classificaiton for material & / country & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Tax classificaiton for material & / country & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The tax classification of material &V1& has not been maintained for
country &V2&.

System Response

The sales item could not be posted.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:TRAN.MM02>tax classification for the material</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP115 - Tax classificaiton for material & / country & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WP115 indicates that there is a missing tax classification for a specific material and country combination in the system. This error typically arises during processes that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or invoicing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The primary cause of this error is that the tax classification for the specified material and country has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the appropriate tax classification set up.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country settings in the tax configuration may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of tax classifications for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Sales Org. Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained for the relevant sales organization and plant.
  If the tax classification is missing, you can add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Classification:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OBYZ to maintain tax classification for materials.
  Ensure that the tax classification for the specific material and country is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check the tax codes and their corresponding tax classifications.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly assigned to the relevant country and that the tax classification is set up for the materials involved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax classification to use, 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:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Classification
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on maintaining tax classifications and material master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and tax configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WP115 error and ensure that the tax classification for the material and country is correctly set up in your SAP system.