How To Fix FIRU_PROPERTY_TAX047 - Business Partner is not defined for Tax Office &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_PROPERTY_TAX - Property Tax

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Business Partner is not defined for Tax Office &1 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You have not defined which business partner represents the tax office in
the system.

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?

Assign a business partner to the tax office in the
<DS:SIMG.FIRUV_TXOFFC_PRT>Assign Business Partner to Tax Office</>
(view FIRUV_TXOFFC_PRT) Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_PROPERTY_TAX047 - Business Partner is not defined for Tax Office &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_PROPERTY_TAX047 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) is not defined for a specific Tax Office in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of property tax processing, where the system expects a Business Partner to be linked to a particular tax office for tax-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Definition: The Business Partner has not been defined or linked to the specified Tax Office in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Tax Office may not be set up correctly, or the Business Partner may not be assigned to the correct Tax Office.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the Business Partner or Tax Office that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIRU_PROPERTY_TAX047 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Verify that the Business Partner in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Tax Office:
  
  Navigate to the Customizing settings for Property Tax (usually found under Financial Accounting or Real Estate Management).
  Check the configuration for Tax Offices and ensure that the Business Partner is assigned to the relevant Tax Office.
  If the Business Partner is not assigned, you will need to create or update the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Office Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Tax Office is correctly configured in the system.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency between Business Partners and Tax Offices.
  Correct any discrepancies found during this check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Business Partner and Tax Office configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), or others related to Property Tax and Business Partner management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Business Partner and Tax Office configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting or Real Estate Management within SAP.