How To Fix FS785 - Structure of jurisdiction in procedure & is not defined

FS785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Structure of jurisdiction in procedure & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS785 - Structure of jurisdiction in procedure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FS785, which states "Structure of jurisdiction in procedure & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with tax jurisdiction codes in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined structure for the specified jurisdiction in the tax procedure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Jurisdiction Definition: The jurisdiction code you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax procedure may not be correctly configured to handle the specified jurisdiction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data related to tax jurisdictions.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the tax calculation logic, they may not be correctly implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the jurisdiction codes and ensure that the required jurisdiction is defined.
  Ensure that the jurisdiction code is correctly assigned to the