How To Fix FLGL_EXT_RECON017 - External tax data could not be loaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLGL_EXT_RECON - Message Class for External Reconciliation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: External tax data could not be loaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLGL_EXT_RECON017 - External tax data could not be loaded ?

  The SAP error message FLGL_EXT_RECON017 indicates that the system was unable to load external tax data during the reconciliation process. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax calculations and external tax providers.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the tax calculation or external tax provider settings can lead to this error.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the external tax data may not match the expected format required by SAP.
  Missing Data: Required tax data may be missing or incomplete, preventing successful loading.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external tax data.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or bugs in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the external tax provider in SAP. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Verify that the integration between SAP and the external tax provider is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Format:
  
  Ensure