How To Fix 5U006 - Tax authority is not on state level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Tax authority is not on state level

What causes this issue?

The tax authority code chosen does not represent a state taxing
authority. Please verify your entry using PF4 or if it is correct, use
another employee tax screen (via the subtype) to add this taxing
authority to the employee's record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U006 - Tax authority is not on state level ?

  The SAP error message 5U006: Tax authority is not on state level typically occurs in the context of tax determination and configuration within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax authorities and jurisdiction codes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid tax authority for the specified state level in the transaction or document being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax authority may not be properly configured in the system for the specific state. This can happen if the tax authority is not set up in the tax configuration tables.
  Missing Jurisdiction Codes: The jurisdiction codes for the relevant state may not be defined or may be incorrectly assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the transaction, such as incorrect state codes or tax authority codes.
  Tax Authority Not Active: The tax authority may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of tax authorities.
  Ensure that the tax authority for the specific state is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Jurisdiction Codes:
  
  Check the jurisdiction codes assigned to the tax authority and ensure they are correctly mapped to the relevant state.
  Use transaction code OB40 to review jurisdiction codes and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the correct state and tax authority information is entered.
  Ensure that the address details are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not the configuration owner, consult with your SAP tax configuration team or functional consultant to ensure that the tax settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax authority configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and jurisdiction management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5U006 in your SAP system.