How To Fix 5U056 - Enter either a tax authority or a region

5U056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter either a tax authority or a region

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U056 - Enter either a tax authority or a region ?

  The SAP error message 5U056 ("Enter either a tax authority or a region") typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax configuration within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a tax authority or a region to be specified in order to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Authority or Region: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a tax authority or a region in the relevant fields. This is often required for tax calculations or reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes, tax authorities, or regions in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered either a tax authority or a region in the relevant fields.