How To Fix >5140 - Multi-level taxes not supported for down payments in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Multi-level taxes not supported for down payments in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5140 - Multi-level taxes not supported for down payments in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5140: Multi-level taxes not supported for down payments in company code &1 typically occurs when you are trying to process a down payment that involves multi-level tax calculations, which are not supported in the context of down payments in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Level Tax Configuration: The company code is configured to use multi-level taxes, which means that taxes are calculated at different levels (e.g., state, local, federal). However, SAP does not support this type of tax calculation for down payments.
  Down Payment Processing: Down payments in SAP are generally processed with a simpler tax calculation model, and the system does not allow for the complexity of multi-level taxes in this scenario.
  Company Code Settings: The specific settings in the company code may not be compatible with the transaction type you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration for the company code in question. If multi-level taxes are not necessary for your business processes, consider changing the tax settings to a single-level tax configuration.
  Use Standard Tax Calculation: If multi-level taxes are required, you may need to adjust your process to avoid using down payments or to use a different transaction type that supports multi-level taxes.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe that your configuration should support the transaction you are trying to execute, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your version of SAP or any patches that may be required.
  Review Documentation: Check the SAP documentation for your version to understand the limitations and requirements for down payments and tax calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to look into transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax configuration) or FB60 (for vendor invoices) to review and adjust your settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates regarding tax handling in down payments.
  Testing: If changes are made, ensure to test the new configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By addressing the configuration and understanding the limitations of down payments in relation to multi-level taxes, you should be able to resolve the error message.