How To Fix >5817 - No tax number available for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: No tax number available for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5817 - No tax number available for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message "5817 No tax number available for company code &1" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a tax number associated with the specified company code. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to process transactions that require tax identification, like invoicing or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Number: The most common cause is that the tax number has not been maintained for the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the company code or tax settings.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve the tax number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Number:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Maintain Company Code).
  Select the relevant company code and ensure that the tax number is entered in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Verify that the company code is correctly set up and that all necessary details are filled in.
  Ensure that the company code is active and properly configured for tax reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax number is maintained correctly.
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Maintain Company Code
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax number maintenance or configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and company code settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the tax number is properly maintained for the specified company code.