Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages
Message number: 213
Message text: Enter a state tax authority
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5U213
- Enter a state tax authority ?The SAP error message 5U213, which states "Enter a state tax authority," typically occurs in the context of tax configuration or when entering tax-related information in the system. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a state tax authority for the transaction you are trying to process.
Cause: Missing Configuration: The state tax authority may not be configured in the system. Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have entered the required information in the relevant fields. Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be associated with a valid state tax authority. Transaction Type: The transaction type may require a state tax authority to be specified, but it has not been provided.
Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the tax configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction). Ensure that the state tax authority is defined and properly configured for the relevant tax codes. Enter Required Information: When prompted with the error, check the
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