How To Fix M7257 - Tax jurisdiction code is not supported in consignment settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction code is not supported in consignment settlement

What causes this issue?

You want to settle consignment liabilities. In the USA you have to take
the <DS:DE.TXJCD>Tax Jurisdiction Code</> into account. However, the
system does not support this.

System Response

The system posts the relevant accounts without taking the tax amounts
into account.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, ensure that the tax amount is included when the material
price is calculated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7257 - Tax jurisdiction code is not supported in consignment settlement ?

  The SAP error message M7257, which states "Tax jurisdiction code is not supported in consignment settlement," typically occurs during the consignment settlement process when the system encounters a tax jurisdiction code that is not configured or supported for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Jurisdiction Code: The tax jurisdiction code used in the transaction may not be defined in the system for consignment settlements.
  Configuration Issues: The tax settings in the system may not be properly configured to handle the specific tax jurisdiction for consignment processes.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax jurisdiction code in the master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly defined for the relevant company code and country.
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction code is set up to be used in consignment settlements.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the materials involved in the consignment settlement. Ensure that the tax jurisdiction code is correctly assigned and valid.
  If necessary, update the master data to reflect the correct tax jurisdiction code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax jurisdiction codes or their configurations, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test consignment settlement to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring tax jurisdiction codes for consignment settlements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) or OVK1 (for tax jurisdiction codes) to check and configure tax settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring tax jurisdiction codes and handling consignment settlements.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7257 error and successfully process consignment settlements in SAP.