FF717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 717

• Message text: In country &, tax procedure & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Function module TAX_INDICATOR_CHECK was called up and transferred to
both the country and tax calculation procedure. However, the tax
calculation prcoedure does not match the procedure defined in
Customizing.

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?

To view the system settings, choose <PF>Maintain entries</>
(<PF>F5</>).
INCLUDE FI_NA_OSS

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF717 - In country &, tax procedure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FF717 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to tax procedures in the system. Specifically, it means that for the specified country and tax procedure, the system cannot find the necessary tax configuration. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Procedure: The tax procedure for the specified country is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax procedure may not be correctly assigned to the company code or the country in the configuration settings.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country may not have the required tax settings configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FF717 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Procedures.
  Ensure that the tax procedure for the specified country is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Procedure to Company Code:
  
  In the same area of SPRO, check if the tax procedure is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Assign Tax Procedures to Company Codes.
  Make sure the correct tax procedure is assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Check Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for tax are correctly configured.
  This includes checking if the country is set up in the system and if the necessary tax codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your system's setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to tax configuration and the FF717 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax configuration and procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FF717 error in your SAP system.