How To Fix 5BSI013 - Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in tax authority table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in tax authority table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5BSI013 - Authority returned by BSI: &, was not found in tax authority table ?

  The SAP error message 5BSI013 indicates that the authority returned by the BSI (Business Software, Inc.) tax calculation system was not found in the tax authority table within SAP. This error typically occurs during the tax calculation process when the system is unable to match the tax authority code returned by BSI with the codes defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Authority Configuration: The tax authority code returned by BSI is not configured in the SAP tax authority table.
  Incorrect Tax Authority Code: The tax authority code returned by BSI may be incorrect or not recognized by the SAP system.
  BSI Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the BSI configuration or the integration between SAP and BSI.
  Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes in tax regulations or BSI settings may have led to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Table:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB40 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the tax authority table.
  Ensure that the tax authority code returned by BSI is present in the table.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Tax Authority:
  
  If the tax authority code is missing, you will need to add it to the tax authority table.
  Ensure that all relevant details (like country, jurisdiction, etc.) are correctly filled in.
  
  
  
  Verify BSI Configuration:
  
  Check the BSI configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the integration between SAP and BSI is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Consult BSI Documentation:
  
  Review the BSI documentation for any updates or changes that may affect the tax authority codes.
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of BSI that is compatible with your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Tax Calculation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test tax calculation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or BSI support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Tax Authority Table), OBYZ (Tax Codes), and others that may be useful for tax configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to tax configuration and BSI integration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user performing these actions has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the tax authority table and BSI settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5BSI013 and ensure that the tax calculation process works smoothly.