How To Fix FOT_B2A503 - Company code &1 is not set up for electronic tax return

FOT_B2A503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Company code &1 is not set up for electronic tax return

What causes this issue?

Leading company code &V1& has not been created for reporting type &V3&
with reporting country &V2&.

System Response

The electronic return is not created.

How to fix this error?

Create the appropriate Customizing data for reporting type &V3& and
reporting country &V2& for leading company code &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A503 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A503 indicates that the specified company code is not configured for electronic tax return processing. This error typically arises when attempting to generate or submit electronic tax returns without the necessary configuration in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code has not been set up in the system to handle electronic tax returns.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for electronic tax return processing may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure electronic tax return settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for electronic tax returns in SAP.
  Ensure that the company code in question is properly set up for electronic tax return processing.
  This can typically be done in the following path:
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Electronic Tax Return ? Define Company Code for Electronic Tax Return.
  
  
  Make sure that the relevant