How To Fix 8B016 - Total Tax Amounts Too High

8B016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Total Tax Amounts Too High

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B016 - Total Tax Amounts Too High ?

  The SAP error message 8B016 - Total Tax Amounts Too High typically occurs during the processing of tax-related transactions, such as when posting invoices or making payments. This error indicates that the total tax amounts calculated for the transaction exceed the allowable limits set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax rates or tax codes may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to higher-than-expected tax calculations.
  Exceeding Tax Limits: There may be predefined limits for tax amounts in the system, and the transaction exceeds these limits.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the transaction, such as incorrect amounts or tax codes, can lead to inflated tax calculations.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, conversion rates may lead to discrepancies in tax calculations.
  Custom Logic or User Exits: Custom code or user exits that modify tax calculations may inadvertently cause the total tax amounts to exceed limits.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Tax Configuration: Check