How To Fix F5588 - Customer master record contains different jurisdiction code

F5588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Customer master record contains different jurisdiction code

What causes this issue?

You enter a document with customer line items. The jurisdiction code
is usually copied from the customer master record to all items.
However, you have entered another jurisdiction 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?

Please check whether the jurisdiction code deviating from the master
record is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5588 - Customer master record contains different jurisdiction code ?

  The SAP error message F5588, which states "Customer master record contains different jurisdiction code," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the jurisdiction codes in the customer master record and the jurisdiction codes defined in the transaction or document being processed. This error is often related to tax calculations, especially in regions where tax jurisdiction codes are critical for determining the correct tax rates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Jurisdiction Codes: The jurisdiction code in the customer master record does not match the jurisdiction code in the transaction (e.g., invoice, sales order).
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master record may have been set up with an incorrect or outdated jurisdiction code.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to jurisdiction codes that have not been reflected in the customer master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or updating customer records can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Customer Master