How To Fix 5N856 - Different tax class is same as tax class

5N856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Different tax class is same as tax class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N856 - Different tax class is same as tax class ?

  The SAP error message 5N856, which states "Different tax class is the same as tax class," typically occurs during the processing of a transaction where there is a mismatch in tax classifications. This error is often encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when dealing with tax determination.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the tax classification assigned to a material or service does not match the tax classification expected based on the configuration or the tax determination procedure. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Tax Classification: The tax classification assigned to the material or customer may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax determination procedure may not be configured properly, leading to mismatches in expected tax classes.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may have inconsistencies in tax classifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can