How To Fix 5K016 - Tax authority not valid for subtype

5K016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Tax authority not valid for subtype

What causes this issue?

Table 591A contains a level which corresponds to the taxing authority
level: Federal, Provincial or Local. You have entered a
mismatch here. Please check values entered in the screen's subtype.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K016 - Tax authority not valid for subtype ?

  The SAP error message 5K016, which states "Tax authority not valid for subtype," typically occurs in the context of tax processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the tax authority you are trying to use is not valid for the specific tax subtype you are working with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax authority may not be configured correctly for the specific tax subtype in the system.
  Missing Tax Authority: The tax authority might not be defined for the specific tax type/subtype combination in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect tax authority is selected for a transaction.
  Version or Update Issues: Sometimes, updates or changes in tax regulations may not be reflected in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax configuration) and verify that