How To Fix FS791 - Tax jurisdiction & has incorrect length

FS791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction & has incorrect length

What causes this issue?

When calling the GET_JURISDICTION_LEVEL_TTXD function module, a tax
jurisdiction code was transferred which does not correspond to the
structure specified in the table.

How to fix this error?

Check the calculation procedure for the company code and determine the
respective tax jurisdiction structure in Customizing. Check that the
tax jurisdiction code transferred corresponds to the tax jurisdiction
structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS791 - Tax jurisdiction & has incorrect length ?

  The SAP error message FS791, which states "Tax jurisdiction & has incorrect length," typically occurs when the tax jurisdiction code entered in a transaction does not meet the expected length or format defined in the system configuration. This error is often encountered in financial transactions, particularly those involving tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The tax jurisdiction code entered is either too short or too long compared to the defined length in the system settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax jurisdiction codes may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in expected formats.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect code or format when inputting data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax jurisdictions in your SAP system. This can typically be found under the following path:
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Jurisdictions.
  
  
  Verify the length and format of the tax jurisdiction codes defined