How To Fix 5U216 - Tax type & is not valid. Check your entry.

5U216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Tax type & is not valid. Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U216 - Tax type & is not valid. Check your entry. ?

  The SAP error message "5U216 Tax type & is not valid. Check your entry." typically indicates that the tax type you are trying to use in a transaction is not recognized or is not valid in the current context. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions involving tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Type: The tax type you entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax type may not be assigned to the relevant company code or may not be active.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax type code you entered.
  Missing Tax Type: The tax type may not have been set up in the system for the specific country or region you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified tax type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Type: Verify that the