How To Fix 5U083 - Enter taxed state (R/W/U)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Enter taxed state (R/W/U)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U083 - Enter taxed state (R/W/U) ?

  The SAP error message 5U083 "Enter taxed state (R/W/U)" typically occurs in the context of tax-related transactions, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system requires a valid state code for tax purposes, and it is often related to the configuration of tax settings or the data entered in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Taxed State: The most common cause is that the system requires a state code to determine the applicable tax rates, but it has not been provided in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a taxed state not being met.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or incomplete address that does not include a valid state code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid State Code: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that you have entered a valid state code in the relevant field. This is usually found in the address section of the customer or vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Check Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the customer or vendor master data and verify that the address details, including the state, are correctly filled out. If the state is missing, update the record with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes and jurisdiction codes are correctly set up to correspond with the states you are working with.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OBYZ for tax codes).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct state codes or tax configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or tax specialist.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XD01 / XD02 for customer master data
  MK01 / MK02 for vendor master data
  OBYZ for tax code configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to master data and tax configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.