What is tax category in SAP BNS-ARI-SE - Suite Enablement for Ariba?

SAP Term: tax category

• Component: BNS-ARI-SE

• Component Name: Suite Enablement for Ariba

• Description: Ariba Network term that corresponds to the tax type in SAP ERP for example: VAT. It does not correpond to "tax code".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Tax category is a feature of the BNS-ARI-SE Suite Enablement for Ariba that allows users to assign a tax category to each item in an invoice. This tax category is then used to determine the applicable taxes for the item. The tax categories are based on the country and region of the customer, and can be customized to meet specific requirements. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the tax category feature, users must first select the appropriate tax category for each item in an invoice. This can be done by selecting the appropriate tax category from a drop-down list or by manually entering the tax category. Once the tax category has been selected, the applicable taxes will be automatically calculated and applied to the invoice. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all items in an invoice have the correct tax category assigned, as this will ensure that the correct taxes are applied. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the tax categories, as this may affect the taxes applied to future invoices. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the tax category feature of BNS-ARI-SE Suite Enablement for Ariba, please refer to the official documentation provided by SAP. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.