How To Fix 5O053 - Tax number incorrect; please check

5O053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Tax number incorrect; please check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O053 - Tax number incorrect; please check ?

  The SAP error message 5O053 indicates that there is an issue with the tax number entered in the system. This error typically arises when the tax number does not conform to the expected format or is not valid for the specific country or region.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format: The tax number may not be in the correct format as required by the tax authority of the respective country.
  Invalid Tax Number: The tax number entered may not be registered or recognized by the tax authority.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the tax number, such as missing digits or incorrect characters.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have different formats and requirements for tax numbers, and the entered number may not meet these criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP related to tax number validation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Tax Number: Check the tax number for accuracy. Ensure that it is entered correctly