How To Fix M8179 - Enter the jurisdiction code

M8179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Enter the jurisdiction code

What causes this issue?

To be able to post the tax amount to the correct tax account, the system
requires the Jurisdiction Code to be entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the Jurisdiction Code.
You may wish to contact your system administrator. He or she can
maintain the fields <LS>Region</>, <LS>County code</> and <LS>City code
</> in the Customizing system for the plant concerned. The system uses
this information to automatically suggest the Jurisdiction code when tax
is posted to the plant.
<DS:TRAN.OX10>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8179 - Enter the jurisdiction code ?

  The SAP error message M8179, which states "Enter the jurisdiction code," typically occurs in the context of materials management or sales and distribution processes where jurisdiction codes are required for tax calculations. This error indicates that the system expects a jurisdiction code to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Jurisdiction Code: The jurisdiction code is not filled in the relevant field where it is required, such as in the tax classification of a material or customer/vendor master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The jurisdiction codes may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant tax determination settings may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the jurisdiction code during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Jurisdiction Code: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating or changing a material, customer, or vendor).
  Locate the field for the jurisdiction code and enter the appropriate code based