How To Fix FIGLMX017 - Invalid tax number (RFC) of company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIGLMX - Message class for FI Mexico

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Invalid tax number (RFC) of company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIGLMX017 - Invalid tax number (RFC) of company code & ?

  The SAP error message FIGLMX017 "Invalid tax number (RFC) of company code &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax number configuration for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, especially when dealing with tax reporting or compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Number: The tax number for the specified company code may not be maintained in the system, or it may be incorrectly entered.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to handle tax reporting or may not have the necessary tax information set up.
  RFC Connection Issues: If the system is trying to communicate with an external system (like a tax authority) via Remote Function Call (RFC), and the tax number is invalid or not recognized, this error can occur.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the company code or tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Number Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Maintain Company Code).
  Verify that the tax number is correctly maintained for the relevant company code.
  If it is missing, enter the correct tax number.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly set up to handle tax reporting.
  Check the settings in OBD2 (Tax on Sales/Purchases) to ensure that the tax types and codes are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate RFC Connections:
  
  If the error is related to an RFC call, check the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and that the external system recognizes the tax number being sent.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  Use transaction SE16 to check the relevant tables (like T001 for company codes) for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax number configuration and RFC settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6 (Maintain Company Code), OBD2 (Tax on Sales/Purchases), SM59 (RFC Destinations), SE16 (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for financial accounting and tax reporting for best practices in maintaining tax numbers and company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FIGLMX017 error in your SAP system.