How To Fix AA461 - Transfer with different tax location codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Transfer with different tax location codes

What causes this issue?

You are transferring between two assets with different tax
jurisdiction codes.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you still need to carry out correction posting after
making the transfer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA461 - Transfer with different tax location codes ?

  The SAP error message AA461: Transfer with different tax location codes typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to transfer an asset between different company codes or locations that have different tax location codes. This can happen during asset transfers, retirements, or other asset-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An asset is being transferred from one location (or company code) to another, and the tax location codes associated with these locations do not match.
  The system requires that the tax location codes be the same for the transfer to be valid, as different tax codes may imply different tax treatments or regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Location Codes:
  
  Verify the tax location codes for both the source and target company codes or locations. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Align Tax Location Codes:
  
  If the tax location codes are indeed different, you may need to align them. This could involve changing the tax location code for one of the company codes or locations to match the other, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset being transferred. Ensure that the tax information is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the correct tax location codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Tax Department:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing tax location codes, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Transfer Methods:
  
  If changing the tax location codes is not feasible, consider using alternative methods for asset transfer, such as selling the asset in one location and purchasing it in another.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as ABUMN (Transfer within Company Code), ABT1N (Transfer between Company Codes), or ABAVN (Asset Retirement).
  Configuration Settings: The tax location codes are typically configured in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for tax codes and asset accounting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the mismatch in tax location codes, you should be able to resolve the AA461 error and successfully complete the asset transfer.