How To Fix O5120 - If tax orig./dest. non-blank, then region, county, city must be blank.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 120

• Message text: If tax orig./dest. non-blank, then region, county, city must be blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5120 - If tax orig./dest. non-blank, then region, county, city must be blank. ?

  The SAP error message O5120 indicates that there is a validation issue with the tax information in your configuration. Specifically, it means that if the tax origin or destination is specified (i.e., not blank), then the fields for region, county, and city must be left blank. This error typically arises in the context of tax determination in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The tax configuration in the system is set up incorrectly. If you have defined tax jurisdictions (like region, county, city) for certain tax types, but also have specified tax origin or destination, the system expects that the more granular fields (region, county, city) should not be filled.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of tax-related data, the fields for region, county, or city may have been inadvertently filled while the tax origin or destination is also specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O5120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax configuration) and check the settings for tax determination.
  Ensure that the tax types and jurisdictions are correctly configured. If you are using tax origin/destination, make sure that the region, county, and city fields are left blank.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the tax information is correctly entered. If the tax origin or destination is specified, ensure that the region, county, and city fields are blank.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Codes:
  
  If necessary, adjust the tax codes being used in your transactions to ensure compliance with the rules set in your tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on tax configuration and the implications of tax origin/destination settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), OBCO (Tax Codes), and others related to tax determination.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax configuration and error O5120.
  User Roles: Ensure that users involved in tax configuration have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.