How To Fix CNTAX_EINVC016 - The Unified Social Credit Code is mandatory in case of 'TE' Entity Type

CNTAX_EINVC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNTAX_EINVC - E-invoice solution for China Tax

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The Unified Social Credit Code is mandatory in case of 'TE' Entity Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNTAX_EINVC016 - The Unified Social Credit Code is mandatory in case of 'TE' Entity Type ?

  The SAP error message CNTAX_EINVC016 indicates that when dealing with a specific entity type ('TE' - typically referring to a Tax Entity), the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) is a mandatory field that must be filled out. This error is commonly encountered in the context of tax reporting or compliance, particularly in regions where the USCC is a legal requirement for businesses.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects the Unified Social Credit Code to be provided for entities classified as 'TE'. If this field is left blank or not populated correctly, the system will trigger this error message to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Type: Confirm that the entity type is indeed set to 'TE'. If it is not, you may need to adjust the entity type accordingly.
  
  
  Enter Unified Social Credit Code:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data record