How To Fix 5BSI006 - No tax area was selected from the dialog box.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5BSI - BSI TaxLocator: Message Class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No tax area was selected from the dialog box.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5BSI006 - No tax area was selected from the dialog box. ?

  The SAP error message 5BSI006: No tax area was selected from the dialog box typically occurs in the context of tax determination processes, particularly when working with tax-related transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid tax area for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Area Selection: The user did not select a tax area in the dialog box when prompted.
  Configuration Issues: The tax area may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant tax codes may not be assigned to the appropriate tax areas.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the tax area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the tax area, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customer/vendor master records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Tax Area: When prompted by the dialog box, ensure that you select a valid tax area. If the dialog box does not appear, check the configuration settings.
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Areas.
  Ensure that the tax areas are defined correctly and that the relevant tax codes are assigned to them.
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  Check the customer or vendor master records to ensure that the tax area is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or XK03 (Display Vendor) to verify the tax area settings.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select tax areas. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) where tax areas may be relevant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax area configuration or specific issues that may have been documented by SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that tax determination works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5BSI006 and ensure proper tax area selection in your SAP transactions.