How To Fix WRMA_FI095 - No tax code is required for the RMA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 095

• Message text: No tax code is required for the RMA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI095 - No tax code is required for the RMA ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA_FI095 No tax code is required for the RMA
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a Return Material Authorization (RMA) when the system expects a tax code to be entered or processed, but the configuration or the business scenario indicates that no tax code should be required for the RMA document. Essentially, the system detects a mismatch between the tax determination settings and the tax code entered (or not entered) in the RMA transaction.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The tax procedure or condition records for the RMA do not require a tax code, but the system or user is trying to assign one.  
  The tax classification of the material or customer/vendor involved in the RMA is set such that no tax is applicable.  
  Incorrect or incomplete tax configuration for returns in the tax procedure or condition types.  
  The system is configured to handle returns without tax codes, but the document or user input contradicts this.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration for RMA:
  
  Verify the tax procedure assigned to the company code and ensure it is correctly configured for returns.
  Check the condition types related to tax in the RMA process and confirm if tax codes are required or not.
  Review the tax determination settings for the materials and customers/vendors involved in the RMA.
  
  
  
  Review Material and Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure the tax classification in the material master (Sales: Tax Data) and customer/vendor master is consistent with the tax requirements for returns.
  If the material or customer/vendor is exempt from tax, confirm that this is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Entry:
  
  If the system does not require a tax code for the RMA, do not enter one.
  If a tax code is required, ensure the correct tax code is entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Tax Procedure and Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like OBYZ (Assign Tax Procedure to Country/Company Code), FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes), and OVK1 (Tax Condition Types) to verify and adjust tax settings.
  Check if the tax condition records for returns are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments, test the RMA process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is related to tax determination in the Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) modules during return processing.
  Tax codes in SAP are used to determine the tax rate and tax calculation procedure.
  RMA documents often have special tax handling rules because they represent returns or credit memos.
  Proper tax configuration is critical to ensure compliance with local tax laws and accurate financial postings.
  If you are unsure about tax configuration, consult with your SAP FI/SD/MM consultant or tax specialist.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRMA_FI095 No tax code is required for the RMA indicates a mismatch between tax code entry and system configuration for returns. The solution involves verifying and correcting tax configuration, master data, and document entry to align with the tax requirements for RMAs.