How To Fix FF401 - Plants abroad are incompatible with jurisdiction code, &1 &2 &3


FF401 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

  • Message number: 401

  • Message text: Plants abroad are incompatible with jurisdiction code, &1 &2 &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    Beware: This text is included in message long text of message M8 323.
    You are posting in company code &V1& with tax code &V2&. For this tax
    code, reporting country &V3&, which uses jurisdiction codes, was defined
    The <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBWERK>Plants Abroad</> function is active. This
    function requires that <ZH>no</> tax calculation with jurisdiction codes
    is used, also in the reporting country defined in the jurisdiction code.
    For more information, see SAP Help Portal under
    <DS:KENO.42010AEE2A891EDAA0974DB67B9C9B0E>Plants Abroad </>
    (www.help.sap.com/erp -> <LS>Application Help</> -> <LS>SAP Library</>
    -> <LS>SAP ERP Central Component</> -> <LS>Accounting</> -> <LS>
    Financial Accounting (FI)</> -> <LS>Financial Accounting - General
    Topics</> -> <LS>Taxes (FI-AP/AR) </> -> <LS>Tax on Sales/Purchases,
    Sales Taxes, and Additional Taxes</>).

    System Response

    If this message is an error message, the posting is not saved.

    How to fix this error?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    If you nevertheless want to post this document, then you have two
    options. In the first option, in Customizing, under
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBOBA5STEU>Change Message Control for Taxes </>, you
    can change the message category for the following messages:
    Application area FF: Message no. 401
    Application area M8 Message no. 323
    In the second option, you use enhancement spot FI_TAX_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE
    (<DS:TRAN.SE18>BAdI Builder</>) context-dependently.
    SAP recommends that you do not switch off the error messages.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF401 - Plants abroad are incompatible with jurisdiction code, &1 &2 &3 ?
    The SAP error message FF401, which states "Plants abroad are incompatible with jurisdiction code, &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving plants or locations that are outside the jurisdiction of the specified code. This error is often related to the configuration of tax codes, jurisdiction codes, or the settings of the plants in the system.
    
    Cause: Jurisdiction Code Mismatch: The jurisdiction code assigned to the plant does not match the expected codes for the transaction being processed. This can happen if the plant is located in a different country or region that has different tax regulations.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration of the plants in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to tax settings and jurisdiction codes. Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying plant records or transaction documents can lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Plant Configuration: Go to the plant configuration in

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