How To Fix 56315 - Country grouping 10 (USA): Input tax calculation is not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Country grouping 10 (USA): Input tax calculation is not allowed.

What causes this issue?

In country grouping 10 (USA), input tax calculation is not necessary.
Consequently, no changes can be made in the 'Input tax' box.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56315 - Country grouping 10 (USA): Input tax calculation is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message 56315, which states "Country grouping 10 (USA): Input tax calculation is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of tax calculations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the United States tax settings. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform input tax calculations for the specified country grouping due to configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The primary cause of this error is often related to the configuration of tax codes and tax calculation settings in the SAP system. Specifically, it may arise if the tax code being used is not set up to allow input tax calculations for the USA.
  Tax Code Settings: The tax code may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Country Grouping: The country grouping for the USA (10) may not have the necessary settings to allow for input tax calculations.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support input tax calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax codes used for input tax are correctly defined and allow for input tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Country Grouping Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for country grouping 10 (USA) in the transaction code OBY6.
  Ensure that the settings for input tax calculation are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used supports input tax calculations. You can check this in the configuration settings for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a tax expert or SAP consultant who specializes in tax configuration to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the input tax calculations are now functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration for the USA.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration, especially for the USA, to ensure compliance with local tax laws.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 56315 in your SAP system.