How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CL105 - Sender's taxpayer ID for company code & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CL - EDOCUMENT_CL

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Sender's taxpayer ID for company code & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL105 - Sender's taxpayer ID for company code & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL105 indicates that the sender's taxpayer ID for a specific company code is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with tax-related documents or electronic invoicing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid taxpayer ID associated with the specified company code. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The taxpayer ID has not been maintained in the system for the specified company code.
  The company code is incorrectly configured or does not exist in the system.
  There may be a mismatch between the company code and the taxpayer ID due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Taxpayer ID Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the company code in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the taxpayer ID is correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Taxpayer ID:
  
  If the taxpayer ID is missing, you can maintain it by going to the transaction code OBD2 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Tax Calculation > Maintain Taxpayer ID).
  Enter the necessary details, including the company code and the corresponding taxpayer ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are using is correct and active. You can check this in the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the company code and taxpayer ID settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the electronic document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBD2: Maintain Taxpayer ID
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining company codes and taxpayer IDs.
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the taxpayer ID is correctly defined and associated with the appropriate company code, you should be able to resolve the EDOCUMENT_CL105 error.