How To Fix 5U212 - Selected tax authority must be level A or B

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Selected tax authority must be level A or B

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U212 - Selected tax authority must be level A or B ?

  The SAP error message 5U212 ("Selected tax authority must be level A or B") typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax authorities and their levels. This error indicates that the tax authority you are trying to select does not meet the required level criteria for the transaction you are processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Authority Level: The tax authority you have selected is not classified as level A or B. In SAP, tax authorities are categorized into different levels, and only those at level A or B are valid for certain transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the tax settings where the tax authorities are not properly defined or categorized.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect tax authority is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax authorities in SAP (Transaction code: OBYZ or SPRO).
  Verify the levels assigned to the tax authorities. Ensure that the tax authority you are trying to use is set to level A or B.
  
  
  
  Select a Valid Tax Authority:
  
  If the selected tax authority is not valid, choose a different tax authority that is classified as level A or B.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes associated with the transaction to ensure they are correctly linked to the appropriate tax authorities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on tax authority levels and their implications in your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Authority Levels: In SAP, tax authorities are typically classified into different levels (A, B, C, etc.) based on their roles and the types of transactions they govern. Level A and B are usually reserved for primary tax authorities that are recognized for tax reporting and compliance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax authority configuration) and SPRO (for accessing the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U212 and ensure that the correct tax authority is selected for your transactions.