How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING008 - Posting failed. Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined.

CTE_FIN_POSTING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Posting failed. Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined.

What causes this issue?

Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined. For certain countries it
is required to add a tax jurisdiction code in addition to the SAP tax
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?

For Canadian tax settings:
On the <LS>Setting Up the Integration with Concur </>screen, click
<PF>Financial Posting</> -> <LS>Tax Jurisdiction Codes</>
For all other countries, check whether you need to implement BAdI
<LS>Minor Field Changes</> (<AB>BADI_CTE_FIN_POST_DOC_CHANGES</>),
method <AB>CHANGE_TAX_JURISDICTION_CODES</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING008 - Posting failed. Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING008, which states "Posting failed. Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined," typically occurs during financial postings when the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax jurisdiction code for the transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction Configuration: The tax jurisdiction codes may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant company code or region.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may not have the necessary tax information, such as tax classification or jurisdiction codes.
  Inconsistent Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be linked to the correct jurisdiction codes in the system.
  Geographical Issues: The address of the customer or vendor may not be complete or accurate, leading to the inability to determine the jurisdiction.
  Tax Calculation Settings: The settings for tax calculation in the