How To Fix 5U079 - Tax authority/area & is not configured for tax company & from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Tax authority/area & is not configured for tax company & from & to &

Diagnosis
If this message was generated from <ZH>Infotype 0207 Residence Tax Area
</>, it means that you have not assigned an employer ID number to the
residence state you entered for the employee.
If this message was generated from <ZH>Infotype 0208 Work Tax Area</>,
it means that you have not assigned an employer ID number to the work
state you entered for the employee.
If this message was generated from <ZH>Infotype 0209 Unemployment State
</>, it means that you have not assigned an employer ID number to the
unemployment state you entered for the employee, or you have not
assigned the relevant tax type (10) for unemployment to the
unemployment state.
What to do
Check the entries in table T5UTI to ensure that your configuration is
correct. Otherwise you may experience problems when running payroll.
You check the configuration in the US Payroll IMG under step: Tax ->
Tax Companies -> <DS:SIMG.OHAUTX00363>Define federal/state/local
employer ID number</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U079 - Tax authority/area & is not configured for tax company & from & to & ?

  The SAP error message 5U079 indicates that a specific tax authority or tax area is not configured for the specified tax company code and the date range provided. This error typically arises during processes that involve tax calculations, such as invoicing or posting transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax authority or tax area has not been set up in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not align with the configuration of the tax authority or area.
  Inactive Tax Authority: The tax authority may be inactive or not applicable for the specified period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax authority or area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Authority/Area.
  Ensure that the tax authority/area is configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Check the date range specified in the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the active period for the tax authority/area.
  
  
  
  Activate Tax Authority:
  
  If the tax authority is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new entry for the required period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer/vendor to ensure that the correct tax authority/area is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OB40 (Define Tax Codes)
  OBCO (Define Company Codes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  
  Consult with SAP 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 resolve the error message 5U079 and ensure that the tax authority/area is properly configured for your company code.