How To Fix >4077 - Taxes calculated on basis of open items

>4077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Taxes calculated on basis of open items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4077 - Taxes calculated on basis of open items ?

  The SAP error message "4077: Taxes calculated on basis of open items" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the system is attempting to calculate taxes based on open items rather than on the total amount of the invoice or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The error usually arises when there are open items in the system that have not been cleared or settled. The system is trying to calculate taxes based on these open items instead of the total amount.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the SAP system.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for proper tax calculation, such as being incomplete or not fully posted.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing the system from processing the