How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC039 - Tax country &1 not defined. Enter valid tax country.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Tax country &1 not defined. Enter valid tax country.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC039 - Tax country &1 not defined. Enter valid tax country. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC039 indicates that there is an issue with the tax country configuration in the system. Specifically, the error states that the tax country specified (represented by &1) is not defined in the system, and therefore, a valid tax country must be entered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Country Configuration: The tax country specified in the document or transaction is not defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the country code is incorrect or if the country has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may have an incorrect or missing tax country code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax country field when entering data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings and check if the tax country is defined. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Check Tax Countries.
  
  
  If the tax country is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax country is correctly specified.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like XK03 (for vendor) or XD03 (for customer) to display the master data and verify the tax country field.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the tax country was entered incorrectly, correct the entry in the relevant document or transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Configuration: Ensure that the tax codes and tax rates are properly configured for the relevant countries in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring tax countries and handling tax-related errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC039 and ensure that the tax country is correctly defined in your SAP system.