How To Fix EXTAX_CHECK_US003 - External tax calculation destination is incorrect (V_TXD_E)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXTAX_CHECK_US - Message for Extax configuration check

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External tax calculation destination is incorrect (V_TXD_E)

How to fix this error?

Please create an incident for component FI-CNT-GL .

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EXTAX_CHECK_US003 - External tax calculation destination is incorrect (V_TXD_E) ?

  The SAP error message EXTAX_CHECK_US003 indicates that there is an issue with the external tax calculation destination in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or validate the external tax calculation service that is configured in your system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The external tax calculation service may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could include incorrect URLs, missing credentials, or wrong service endpoints.
  Service Unavailability: The external tax calculation service may be down or unreachable due to network issues or service outages.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the external tax calculation service.
  Data Issues: The data being sent to the external service may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to a failure in processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the external tax calculation service in your SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting or similar).
  Verify that the service endpoint, credentials, and other settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the external service is reachable from your SAP server.
  If the service is hosted externally, ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Look for any specific error codes or messages that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system account being used to access the external tax service has the necessary permissions.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being sent to the external tax calculation service is complete and correctly formatted.
  Check for any missing fields or incorrect values that could cause the service to reject the request.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for the external tax calculation service for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the external tax calculation service you are using to ensure that all requirements and configurations are met.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EXTAX_CHECK_US003 error in your SAP system.