How To Fix FF790 - Tax jurisdiction code & has a defective structure

FF790 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction code & has a defective structure

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.TXJCD>tax jurisdiction code</> has a defective structure.

System Response

The system cannot determine any taxes from the jurisdiction code
entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the structure of the jurisdiction code using the Customizing
settings and enter it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF790 - Tax jurisdiction code & has a defective structure ?

  The SAP error message FF790 indicates that there is an issue with the tax jurisdiction code in the system. This error typically arises when the tax jurisdiction code is either missing, incorrectly formatted, or does not conform to the expected structure defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax jurisdiction code may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Jurisdiction Code: The jurisdiction code might not be defined for the specific area or region in the system.
  Defective Structure: The structure of the jurisdiction code may not meet the required format or length as defined in the system settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the jurisdiction code can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (Define Tax Jurisdiction Codes) and verify that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the jurisdiction codes are properly assigned to the relevant country and state.
  
  
  
  Validate Jurisdiction Code:
  
  Ensure that the jurisdiction