How To Fix 3G468 - Error occurred whilst calculating tax from the gross amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Error occurred whilst calculating tax from the gross amount

What causes this issue?

The function module CALCULATE_TAXES_GROSS triggered an exception
(sy-subrc = &V1&). No value-added tax could therefore be determined on
the basis of the gross amount.

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?

Check the posting lines for value-added tax indicators that contain
errors or are invalid.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G468 - Error occurred whilst calculating tax from the gross amount ?

  The SAP error message 3G468, which states "Error occurred whilst calculating tax from the gross amount," typically indicates an issue with the tax calculation process in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing tax codes, or incorrect master data settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax calculation settings in the system may not be configured correctly. This includes tax codes, tax rates, or tax calculation procedures.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax code used in the transaction may not be defined in the system or may not be applicable for the specific transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have incorrect or incomplete tax information.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues, it may affect the tax calculation.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be set up to handle tax calculations properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Verify that the tax calculation procedure is set up correctly in OBCL.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is valid and active. You can check this in the transaction code FTXP.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data for any missing or incorrect tax information. Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or XD03 (for customers) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is configured to allow tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue with different transactions or tax codes to identify if the problem is isolated to a specific case.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes), XK03 (Display Vendor), and XD03 (Display Customer).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax calculation and configuration for your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3G468 error in SAP.