How To Fix WS015 - Tax jurisdiction code & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction code & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS015 - Tax jurisdiction code & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WS015: "Tax jurisdiction code & not allowed" typically occurs during tax determination or tax calculation processes, especially in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules where tax jurisdiction codes are relevant.
  
  Cause of WS015 Error
  
  Invalid or Missing Tax Jurisdiction Code: The tax jurisdiction code entered in the document (e.g., sales order, billing document, or tax master data) is not valid or not allowed for the particular transaction or region.
  Configuration Issue: The tax jurisdiction code might not be properly maintained or assigned in the system for the relevant tax procedure or region.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer or material master data might have an incorrect or missing tax jurisdiction code.
  Country or Region Restrictions: The tax jurisdiction code is not allowed for the country or region involved in the transaction.
  Tax Procedure Mismatch: The tax procedure assigned to the transaction does not support the tax jurisdiction code used.
  
  
  Solution Steps
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Code Master Data:
  
  Use transaction FTXP to verify if the tax jurisdiction code exists and is correctly maintained for the relevant country.
  Ensure the tax jurisdiction code is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer and Material Master Data:
  
  Check the tax jurisdiction code assigned in the customer master (transaction XD02 or VD02) and material master (transaction MM02).
  Correct or update the tax jurisdiction code if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Procedure and Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax procedure assigned to the company code or sales area (transaction OBYZ or OBQ1).
  Ensure the tax jurisdiction codes are allowed and properly integrated into the tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Country and Region Settings:
  
  Verify that the tax jurisdiction code is valid for the country/region of the transaction.
  Adjust the tax jurisdiction code or country settings if there is a mismatch.
  
  
  
  Update or Remove Invalid Tax Jurisdiction Code:
  
  If the tax jurisdiction code is not required or invalid, remove it from the document or master data.
  Alternatively, replace it with a valid tax jurisdiction code.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to WS015.
  Review SAP Help documentation on tax jurisdiction codes and tax determination.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Codes are used primarily in the US and some other countries to determine local tax rates based on geographic subdivisions (state, county, city, etc.).
  Tax jurisdiction codes are part of the tax determination process and are linked to tax codes and tax procedures.
  Proper maintenance of tax jurisdiction codes is critical for accurate tax calculation and compliance.
  Transactions commonly affected include sales orders, billing documents, and tax reports.
  The error message WS015 is a warning or error generated by the tax calculation logic when an invalid tax jurisdiction code is detected.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS015: Tax jurisdiction code & not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid, missing, or disallowed tax jurisdiction code in document or master data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct tax jurisdiction code in master data, tax procedure, and transaction
  
  
  Key Transactions
  FTXP (tax jurisdiction codes), XD02/VD02 (customer master), MM02 (material master)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes for updates or patches related to tax jurisdiction codes and WS015 error
  
  
  
  
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