How To Fix AR221 - Length of tax number 2 should be 11 characters

AR221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Length of tax number 2 should be 11 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR221 - Length of tax number 2 should be 11 characters ?

  The SAP error message AR221, which states "Length of tax number 2 should be 11 characters," typically occurs when the system expects a tax number to be exactly 11 characters long, but the input provided does not meet this requirement. This error is often related to the configuration of tax numbers in the SAP system, particularly in the context of customer or vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The tax number entered in the relevant field is either too short or too long.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to expect a specific format for tax numbers, which may not align with the data being entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the tax numbers may not have been formatted correctly.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have different formats for tax numbers, and the system may be enforcing a specific format based on the country settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Ensure that the