How To Fix 51041 - Tax code & cannot be assigned to organisation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 51 - HR: Messages for Norway

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Tax code & cannot be assigned to organisation &

What causes this issue?

It was tried to map an externally provided LTO code to an organisation
the actual employee has no payroll results from.

System Response

LTO code is skipped.

How to fix this error?

Check if the relation of the LTO code to the organisation is right and
possibly report this with an <endringsoppgave>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 51041 - Tax code & cannot be assigned to organisation & ?

  The SAP error message 51041 indicates that a specific tax code cannot be assigned to a particular organizational unit (such as a company code or plant). This error typically arises during the configuration of tax codes in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing settings for the relevant country or region.
  Organizational Structure: The organizational unit (like a company code) may not be set up to use the specified tax code.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax code may not be valid for the country associated with the organization.
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction: If the tax code is jurisdiction-specific, it may not be assigned to the correct jurisdiction for the organization.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Ensure that the tax code is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Organizational Unit Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the organizational unit (e.g., company code) in transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Assign Tax Codes to Company Codes).
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is valid for the country in which the organization operates. This can be checked in the tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, verify that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax jurisdiction for the organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the tax code and organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), OBY6 (Assign Tax Codes to Company Codes), and OBCO (Define Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax code configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax code settings and organizational units.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO.