How To Fix >3462 - Tax codes &1 and &2 refer to different percentages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Tax codes &1 and &2 refer to different percentages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3462 - Tax codes &1 and &2 refer to different percentages ?

  The SAP error message 3462 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax codes being used in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the two tax codes referenced in the transaction are associated with different tax percentages, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Different Tax Codes: The error typically arises when two different tax codes are applied to a single transaction, and those tax codes have different tax rates or percentages defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the tax settings where the tax codes are not aligned properly.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the materials, customers, or vendors may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the use of incompatible tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Codes: Check the tax codes involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are meant to be used together and that they have the same tax percentage.
  Adjust Tax Code Assignment: If the tax codes are indeed different and should not be used together, adjust the assignment in the transaction to use a single tax code that reflects the correct tax percentage.
  Update Master Data: If the issue is related to master data (like customer or vendor records), update the relevant records to ensure that the correct tax code is assigned.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for tax codes and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the tax calculation procedure and the assignment of tax codes to different transaction types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to resolve the issue based on your system's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code determination) or FTXP (to maintain tax codes) to review and adjust tax code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on tax code configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the tax calculation is correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3462 and ensure that your tax codes are configured correctly for your transactions.