How To Fix FF717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined

FF717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 717

• Message text: In country &, tax procedure & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Function module TAX_INDICATOR_CHECK was called up and transferred to
both the country and tax calculation procedure. However, the tax
calculation prcoedure does not match the procedure defined in
Customizing.

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?

To view the system settings, choose <PF>Maintain entries</>
(<PF>F5</>).
INCLUDE FI_NA_OSS

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FF717 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to tax procedures in the system. Specifically, it means that for the specified country and tax procedure, the system cannot find the necessary tax configuration. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions that involve tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Procedure: The tax procedure for the specified country is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax procedure may not be correctly assigned to the company code or the country in the configuration settings.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country may not have the required tax settings configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FF717 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic