How To Fix >A059 - Specify address number or tax number for tax on sales/purchases group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Specify address number or tax number for tax on sales/purchases group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A059 - Specify address number or tax number for tax on sales/purchases group &1 ?

  The SAP error message A059 indicates that there is a missing or incorrect address number or tax number for the specified tax on sales/purchases group. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that requires tax information, but the necessary details are not provided or are incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Number: The address number associated with the vendor or customer may not be specified in the transaction.
  Missing Tax Number: The tax number required for the tax on sales/purchases group is not entered or is incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: The tax on sales/purchases group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or omissions in the data entry fields related to tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor or customer master data includes the correct address number and tax number.
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers) and check the details.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Information:
  
  Ensure that the tax number is correctly entered in the master data. If it is missing, you will need to update it.
  If the tax number is incorrect, correct it in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  When entering a transaction (e.g., invoice, purchase order), ensure that the tax on sales/purchases group is correctly specified and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for tax on sales/purchases groups in the SAP system. Ensure that the groups are set up correctly and that they are linked to the appropriate tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the tax on sales/purchases groups and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), XD03 (Display Customer), and others related to master data management.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax is configured in your SAP system can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message A059 and ensure that the necessary tax information is correctly specified in your SAP transactions.