How To Fix GJ696 - Country not Found for Tax Calculation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Country not Found for Tax Calculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ696 - Country not Found for Tax Calculation. ?

  The SAP error message GJ696 ("Country not Found for Tax Calculation") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary tax configuration for a specific country in the tax calculation process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of invoices, sales orders, or other financial transactions that require tax determination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The country in question does not have the required tax settings configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code used in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly for the specified country.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) may not have the correct country information.
  Transport Issues: If the tax configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes) and verify that the tax codes for the relevant country are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the tax types and rates are defined for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Check the country code used in the transaction. Ensure it matches the ISO country code and is correctly entered in the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master records to ensure that the country field is filled in correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant address information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  If applicable, verify that the tax jurisdiction is set up correctly for the country. This may involve checking jurisdiction codes and their corresponding tax rates.
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-import the transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for the specific country to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax calculation errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SE16N: To view table entries related to tax configuration (e.g., T007 for tax codes).
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.