How To Fix 3N136 - EE has a negative Tax amount (& SEK). This amount is excl. from KU.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 136

• Message text: EE has a negative Tax amount (& SEK). This amount is excl. from KU.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N136 - EE has a negative Tax amount (& SEK). This amount is excl. from KU. ?

  The SAP error message 3N136 indicates that there is a negative tax amount associated with a transaction, specifically in the context of a tax calculation in the system. The message states that the amount is excluded from the "KU" (which typically refers to "Kundensaldo" or customer balance in German) and is related to a specific currency (in this case, SEK - Swedish Krona).
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Tax Amount: The primary cause of this error is that a transaction has been recorded with a negative tax amount. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect manual entry of tax amounts.
  Adjustments or corrections made to invoices that inadvertently result in a negative tax.
  Configuration issues in tax settings or tax codes.
  
  
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code used in the transaction may not be set up correctly to handle negative amounts.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type being used may not allow for negative tax amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Look for any manual entries or adjustments that may have resulted in a negative tax amount.
  
  
  Correct the Tax Amount: If the negative tax amount is incorrect, adjust the transaction to reflect the correct tax amount. This may involve:
  
  Editing the invoice or document to correct the tax amount.
  Creating a new document to reverse the incorrect entry.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration: Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are configured correctly to handle negative amounts. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP tax configuration team to review the settings.
  Making necessary adjustments to the tax code settings.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify that the document type being used allows for negative tax amounts. If not, consider using a different document type or adjusting the settings.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling tax-related errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OBYZ for tax codes, OBCO for document types).
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to tax-related entries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials and tax configurations.