How To Fix FICORE717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICORE - FI Message Class for General Messages

• Message number: 717

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

What causes this issue?

The function module TAX_INDICATOR_CHECK was access and the country and
tax determination procedure were transferred. However, the procedure is
not the same as the one 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?

Choose <PF>Maintain entries</> (<PF>F5</>) to view the system settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FICORE717 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to tax procedures in the system. Specifically, it means that for a given country and tax procedure, the system cannot find the necessary tax configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, tax calculation, or when trying to post transactions that involve tax.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Procedure: The tax procedure for the specified country is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country code or tax procedure may not be correctly assigned in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 Settings > Define Tax Procedures.
  Ensure that the tax procedure for the specified country is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Procedure to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax procedure is assigned to the relevant company code.
  This can be done in the same SPRO path under Assign Tax Procedure to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Verify Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if the country code is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the tax types and tax codes are correctly set up for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Transport:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for the specific country and tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax configuration and the specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring tax procedures and related settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting and Taxation.