How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE049 - Tax classification required to create a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Tax classification required to create a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE049 - Tax classification required to create a material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE049: Tax classification required to create a material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system requires a tax classification to be assigned to the material during its creation, but the tax classification field is either missing or not maintained. The tax classification is essential for determining the correct tax codes during procurement, sales, and inventory processes.
  Typically, this happens when:
  
  The tax classification field is mandatory in the material master but has not been filled.
  The configuration in the system mandates tax classification for the material's valuation or accounting.
  The material type or industry sector requires tax classification, but the user has not provided it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the tax classification for the material in the material master record:
  
  
  During Material Creation:
  
  When creating the material (transaction MM01), ensure that you enter the tax classification in the appropriate view.
  The tax classification is usually maintained in the Accounting 1 view of the material master.
  The field is called Tax Classification (field name: MSTAE).
  
  
  
  If the field is not visible:
  
  Check if the Accounting 1 view is selected during material creation.
  Ensure that the material type and industry sector combination requires tax classification.
  If necessary, adjust the screen layout or field selection group to make the tax classification field visible and mandatory.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Verify the tax classification settings in customizing:
  
  Path: SPRO -> Materials Management -> Valuation and Account Assignment -> Account Determination -> Define Tax Classification for Materials
  
  
  Ensure that the tax classification codes are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  If the material already exists:
  
  Use transaction MM02 to update the material master and maintain the tax classification in the Accounting 1 view.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Field Name: Tax Classification (MSTAE)
  
  
  Material Master Views: Accounting 1
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01 - Create Material  
  MM02 - Change Material  
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO -> Materials Management -> Valuation and Account Assignment -> Account Determination -> Define Tax Classification for Materials
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Tax classification is important for tax determination during procurement and sales.
  Missing tax classification can lead to incorrect tax postings or errors in invoice verification.
  If your company does not use tax classification, check if the requirement can be deactivated in customizing, but this is generally not recommended.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WSD_MESSAGE049 indicates that the tax classification is mandatory but missing during material creation. To fix it, maintain the tax classification in the material master’s Accounting 1 view. Ensure proper configuration and data entry to avoid this error.