How To Fix >3068 - External jurisdiction code determination requires business part. address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: External jurisdiction code determination requires business part. address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3068 - External jurisdiction code determination requires business part. address ?

  The SAP error message 3068 ("External jurisdiction code determination requires business partner address") typically occurs in the context of tax determination processes, particularly when the system is trying to determine the jurisdiction code for a business partner but cannot find the necessary address information.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Address Information: The business partner (BP) does not have a complete address defined in the system. The jurisdiction code determination relies on the address to ascertain the correct tax jurisdiction.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be properly configured or may not be linked to the relevant address data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data that prevent the system from determining the jurisdiction code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Address:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check the address details.
  Ensure that the address is complete, including fields such as street, city, postal code, and country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address Data:
  
  If the address is incomplete or missing, update the business partner's address information.
  Make sure that the address is valid and corresponds to the jurisdiction you are trying to determine.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the business partner is assigned to the correct roles that require address information.
  
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Code Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for jurisdiction code determination in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the jurisdiction codes are correctly set up and that the system can access the necessary data for determination.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on business partner management and jurisdiction code determination for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the business partner has a complete and valid address, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the system to determine the jurisdiction code correctly.