How To Fix 5BSI008 - Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in a tax area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in a tax area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5BSI008 - Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in a tax area ?

  The SAP error message 5BSI008 indicates that the authority returned by the BSI (Business Software, Inc.) tax calculation system was not found in the specified tax area. This error typically occurs during the tax calculation process when the system is unable to match the authority code provided by BSI with any authority defined in the SAP system for the relevant tax area.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authority Configuration: The authority code returned by BSI is not configured in the SAP system for the specified tax area.
  Incorrect Tax Area: The tax area being used in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the authority code returned by BSI.
  BSI Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the BSI configuration or the integration between SAP and BSI.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect data entry in the master data or transaction data that leads to the mismatch.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration for tax authorities and ensure that the authority code returned by BSI is defined for the relevant tax area.
  Use transaction code OB40 to check the tax area configuration and ensure that the authority is correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax area used in the transaction is correct and corresponds to the authority code returned by BSI.
  Check the master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the correct tax area is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review BSI Configuration:
  
  Check the BSI configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the integration is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the BSI tax calculation service is functioning properly and that the latest updates have been applied.
  
  
  
  Consult BSI Documentation:
  
  Review the BSI documentation for any specific requirements or updates related to the authority codes and tax areas.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or BSI support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB40: Configuration for tax areas and authorities.
  S_P00_07000139: Report for tax authority configuration.
  
  
  
  BSI Integration: Ensure that the BSI tax calculation software is properly integrated with your SAP system and that all necessary updates and patches are applied.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5BSI008 error in your SAP system.