How To Fix >0364 - Taxes on down payments are not possible with external tax systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Taxes on down payments are not possible with external tax systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0364 - Taxes on down payments are not possible with external tax systems ?

  The SAP error message 0364 ("Taxes on down payments are not possible with external tax systems") typically occurs when you are trying to process a down payment in a scenario where the system is configured to use an external tax calculation system, but the external system does not support tax calculations for down payments.
  Cause:
  
  External Tax System Configuration: The external tax system you are using may not be configured to handle tax calculations for down payments. This is a common limitation with some external tax systems.
  SAP Configuration: The SAP system may be set up to require tax calculations for down payments, but the external system does not support this feature.
  Document Type Settings: The document type for the down payment may not be configured correctly to work with the external tax system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Tax System Capabilities: Verify if the external tax system you are using supports tax calculations for down payments. If it does not, you may need to consider using SAP's internal tax calculation instead.
  SAP Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the settings for the external tax system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle down payments.
  You may need to adjust the configuration to allow for tax calculations on down payments or switch to using SAP's internal tax calculation for these transactions.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type used for down payments. Ensure that it is compatible with the external tax system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation of the external tax system for any specific settings or limitations regarding down payments.
  Workaround: If the external tax system cannot be configured to handle down payments, consider processing down payments without tax or using a different method for tax calculation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the down payment processing works as expected without triggering the error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.