How To Fix KS153 - The tax jurisdiction can be determined externally only.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The tax jurisdiction can be determined externally only.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS153 - The tax jurisdiction can be determined externally only. ?

  The SAP error message KS153, "The tax jurisdiction can be determined externally only," typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with tax jurisdictions in financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the tax jurisdiction based on the internal configuration and requires external input or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax jurisdiction may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary tax codes or jurisdiction codes are not set up in the SAP system.
  External Tax Calculation: The system is set up to rely on an external tax calculation service (like Vertex or Sabrix) for determining tax jurisdictions, but it is not able to retrieve the necessary information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect addresses or missing tax jurisdiction codes in the customer or vendor master records.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the internal tax determination logic, leading to reliance on external determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the tax codes and ensuring that they are linked to the appropriate jurisdiction codes.
  Verify that the tax jurisdiction is set up in the relevant country settings in the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for customers and vendors to ensure that the addresses are complete and accurate. The tax jurisdiction is often determined based on the address.
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly assigned in the customer/vendor master records.
  
  
  
  External Tax Service:
  
  If your organization uses an external tax calculation service, ensure that the integration is correctly set up and that the service is operational.
  Check the configuration settings for the external tax service in SAP to ensure that it is correctly configured to retrieve tax jurisdiction information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Perform test transactions to see if the error persists after making the necessary changes. This can help confirm whether the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and the external tax service being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), XK02 (to change vendor master), or XD02 (to change customer master) to check and update configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KS153 error and implement a solution to resolve it.