How To Fix FKKORDER012 - Tax jurisdiction not allowed for manual tax input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction not allowed for manual tax input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER012 - Tax jurisdiction not allowed for manual tax input ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER012 indicates that there is an issue with the tax jurisdiction when trying to manually input tax information in a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system detects that the tax jurisdiction code being used is not permitted for manual tax input.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Jurisdiction: The tax jurisdiction code entered does not match the allowed jurisdictions defined in the system for the specific transaction or customer.
  Configuration Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for manual tax input may not allow the specified jurisdiction.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the correct tax jurisdiction assigned, leading to this error when attempting to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax jurisdictions in your SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly defined and that the jurisdiction you are trying to use is allowed for manual input.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the correct tax jurisdiction is assigned.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like FD03 (Display Customer) or FK03 (Display Vendor) to view the tax information.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If the transaction type or document type has specific settings regarding tax jurisdictions, review those settings to ensure they allow for the manual input of the desired jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to tax jurisdiction settings in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific patches or updates required for your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Codes: These codes are used to determine the applicable tax rates based on the location of the transaction. They are crucial for compliance with local tax regulations.
  Manual Tax Input: In some cases, the system may allow for manual tax input, but this is subject to configuration settings that restrict which jurisdictions can be used.
  FI-CA Module: This error is specific to the Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, which handles customer and vendor accounts in a more complex manner than standard FI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FKKORDER012 error in your SAP system.