How To Fix 62908 - Total deduct.and non-deduct.input tax not equal to total tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 908

• Message text: Total deduct.and non-deduct.input tax not equal to total tax

What causes this issue?

The total of deductible and non-deductible input tax is not equal to
the total tax amount.

System Response

This is just a warning.

How to fix this error?

Define the tax amounts so that the sum of the deductible and
non-deductible input tax are equal to the total input tax amount.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62908 - Total deduct.and non-deduct.input tax not equal to total tax ?

  The SAP error message 62908, which states "Total deduct. and non-deduct. input tax not equal to total tax," typically occurs during the processing of tax-related transactions in SAP, particularly in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) or sales tax. This error indicates a discrepancy between the total deductible input tax and non-deductible input tax compared to the total tax amount calculated for a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect input of tax amounts during invoice entry or transaction processing.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the SAP system.
  Tax Code Misassignment: Using the wrong tax codes that do not align with the nature of the transaction (deductible vs. non-deductible).
  Incomplete Tax Data: Missing or incomplete tax data in the transaction, such as missing tax amounts or incorrect tax rates.
  Customizations: Any custom developments or enhancements that may interfere with standard tax calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction for any data entry errors. Ensure that the tax amounts entered are correct and correspond to the appropriate tax codes.
  Verify Tax Codes: Ensure that the correct tax codes are being used for the transaction. Check if the tax codes are configured correctly in the system.
  Check Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for deductible and non-deductible input tax are correctly defined.
  Recalculate Tax: If applicable, try to recalculate the tax amounts in the transaction to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and error resolution.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify any underlying issues in the tax calculation logic.
  Consult SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), or MIRO (Invoice Verification) where this error might occur.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to tax processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 62908 in SAP.