How To Fix EXTAX_CHECK_US017 - UJCS is active but jurisdiction code structure is not 4-11-0-0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXTAX_CHECK_US - Message for Extax configuration check

• Message number: 017

• Message text: UJCS is active but jurisdiction code structure is not 4-11-0-0.

What causes this issue?

Although the unified jurisdiction code structure (UJCS) is active for
the US, the jurisdiction code structure is not properly set to 4-11-0-0.

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?

Open the Set Up US Tax Calculation Procedure configuration step. In the
Activate UJCS column, uncheck the tax calculation procedure to
deactivate UJCS. Then re-check the item to activate UJCS and save. Your
jurisdiction code structure should now be 4-11-0-0.
If the jurisdiction code structure is still incorrect, please create an
incident for component FI-CNT-GL.

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 EXTAX_CHECK_US017 - UJCS is active but jurisdiction code structure is not 4-11-0-0. ?

  The SAP error message EXTAX_CHECK_US017 indicates that there is an issue with the jurisdiction code structure in the context of the UJCS (Unified Jurisdiction Code Structure) being active. Specifically, the error states that the jurisdiction code structure is not in the expected format of 4-11-0-0.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Jurisdiction Code Structure: The jurisdiction code structure defined in the system does not match the expected format. The format 4-11-0-0 refers to the number of characters in each segment of the jurisdiction code.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the jurisdiction codes in the tax settings may not be properly set up or may have been changed.
  Incompatibility with UJCS: If UJCS is activated, the system expects the jurisdiction codes to conform to the UJCS format, which may not be the case in your current setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax codes in your SAP system.
  Verify the jurisdiction code structure settings. Ensure that they conform to the expected format of 4-11-0-0.
  
  
  
  Adjust Jurisdiction Code Structure:
  
  If the structure is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the required format. This may involve changing the length of the segments in the jurisdiction code.
  
  
  
  Review UJCS Activation:
  
  If UJCS is not required for your business processes, consider deactivating it. However, this should be done with caution and in consultation with your SAP functional team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to jurisdiction codes and UJCS for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the jurisdiction codes are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, particularly those related to jurisdiction codes and UJCS.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.