How To Fix 5U244 - Enter either a tax authority or a tax level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Enter either a tax authority or a tax level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U244 - Enter either a tax authority or a tax level ?

  The SAP error message 5U244, which states "Enter either a tax authority or a tax level," typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax configuration within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a tax authority or a tax level to be specified in order to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Authority or Tax Level: The most common cause of this error is that neither a tax authority nor a tax level has been specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the tax configuration settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the tax codes or tax jurisdiction settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently left fields blank or entered incorrect data in the tax-related fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the tax configuration settings in your SAP system (usually found