How To Fix FB591 - Name is missing for procedure & tax calculation jurisdiction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Name is missing for procedure & tax calculation jurisdiction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB591 - Name is missing for procedure & tax calculation jurisdiction & ?

  The SAP error message FB591 indicates that there is a missing name for a procedure related to tax calculation jurisdiction. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the tax calculation procedure is not properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Incorrect Tax Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction specified in the transaction may not have a corresponding tax procedure defined in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax jurisdiction or procedure fields during transaction entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax calculation procedures) and verify that the tax calculation procedure is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction is correctly linked to the tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Use transaction code OBB0 to maintain the tax jurisdiction settings. Ensure that all necessary jurisdictions are defined and linked to the correct tax procedures.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data for any incorrect entries related to tax jurisdiction or procedure. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB591 error and ensure that your tax calculation procedures are correctly set up in SAP.