How To Fix 8I737 - Tax type & can not be repeated for the same document line .

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Tax type & can not be repeated for the same document line .

What causes this issue?

You have given the same tax type in both the colums

System Response

System can not process such data as it will cause inconsistent update
in With_Item table

How to fix this error?

Use different tax types in the columns .

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I737 - Tax type & can not be repeated for the same document line . ?

  The SAP error message "8I737 Tax type & can not be repeated for the same document line" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in documents such as invoices or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to assign the same tax type to a single line item more than once, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Tax Types: The same tax type has been assigned multiple times to a single line item in a document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax types in the system, leading to incorrect assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the user inadvertently selects the same tax type multiple times for a single line item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Line Items: Check the line items of the document where the error occurred. Ensure that each line item has unique tax types assigned.
  Remove Duplicate Tax Types: If you find that the same tax type is assigned more than once, remove the duplicates so that each line item has a unique tax type.
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the tax codes and their assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on tax type assignments and configurations.
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training to users on how to correctly assign tax types in documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax type assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), ME21N (Purchase Order), or others where tax types are assigned.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configurations.