How To Fix EXTAX_CHECK_US019 - Your tax partner returned an incorrectly formatted jurisdiction code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXTAX_CHECK_US - Message for Extax configuration check

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Your tax partner returned an incorrectly formatted jurisdiction code.

What causes this issue?

Although the unified jurisdiction code structure (UJCS) is active for
the US, the jurisdiction code returned by your tax partner is
incorrectly formatted.
The UJCS must be formatted as follows. The first two characters must be
?US?. The third and fourth characters are the state abbreviation, such
as ?CA? for California. The remaining 11 characters are for the location
information. If your tax partner does not require or use all 11
characters, then any unused characters will be replaced with a hyphen
(?-?).

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?

Contact your tax partner and ask them to return a correctly formatted
jurisdiction code.

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_US019 - Your tax partner returned an incorrectly formatted jurisdiction code. ?

  The SAP error message EXTAX_CHECK_US019 indicates that there is an issue with the jurisdiction code being returned by your tax partner. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations, particularly when dealing with external tax providers or systems that integrate with SAP for tax compliance.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Jurisdiction Code Format: The jurisdiction code returned by the tax partner does not conform to the expected format defined by SAP. This could be due to:
  
  Missing characters or incorrect length.
  Invalid characters that are not allowed in jurisdiction codes.
  The jurisdiction code may not be recognized or may not exist in the tax partner's database.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the integration settings between SAP and the tax partner, leading to incorrect data being sent or received.
  
  
  Data Mapping Issues: The mapping of jurisdiction codes between SAP and the tax partner may not be correctly set up, causing discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Jurisdiction Code: Check the jurisdiction code being returned by the tax partner. Ensure that it adheres to the expected format and is valid. You may need to consult the tax partner's documentation for the correct format.
  
  
  Update Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to the external tax provider. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined, including the mapping of jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  Consult Tax Partner: If the jurisdiction code appears to be correct, reach out to your tax partner for clarification. They may have insights into why the code is being returned incorrectly or if there are any known issues on their end.
  
  
  Testing: Conduct tests with different transactions to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated to specific transactions or if it is a broader problem.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. If necessary, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Integration with External Tax Providers: Ensure that you have the correct integration setup with your external tax provider, including any necessary API configurations.
  Tax Configuration in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, including jurisdiction codes, tax codes, and how they are mapped to external systems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation provided by both SAP and your tax partner for any specific requirements or guidelines regarding jurisdiction codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EXTAX_CHECK_US019 error and implement a solution to resolve it.