How To Fix AR169 - Check the provincial tax code in tax code 1 (nnnnnnnxxxn)

AR169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Check the provincial tax code in tax code 1 (nnnnnnnxxxn)

What causes this issue?

Positions 8, 9, and 10 of the 11-digit italian tax number contain a
fiscal province code. Positions 8, 9, and 10 of the entered tax number
1 do not correspond to this province code.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check positions 8, 9 and 10 of the entered tax number 1. If necessary,
also check the italian province entered in the 'Region' field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR169 - Check the provincial tax code in tax code 1 (nnnnnnnxxxn) ?

  The SAP error message AR169 typically indicates an issue with the provincial tax code configuration in the system. This error arises when the system encounters a problem with the tax code specified in a transaction, particularly in relation to provincial tax settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the transaction may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the tax code master data.
  Missing Provincial Tax Code: The provincial tax code may not be defined in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Inconsistent Tax Jurisdiction: The tax jurisdiction associated with the transaction may not match the provincial tax code requirements.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to the tax codes in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the relevant path in