How To Fix ACR_TW_VAT003 - In Line &1, tax amount difference is bigger than 1 TWD in Jrnl Entry &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACR_TW_VAT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: In Line &1, tax amount difference is bigger than 1 TWD in Jrnl Entry &2.

What causes this issue?

The tax amount difference accepted by the tax authorities is 1 TWD,
which means, base amount * 100 * 5% - tax amount * 100 # 1.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT003 - In Line &1, tax amount difference is bigger than 1 TWD in Jrnl Entry &2. ?

  The SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT003 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the tax amount in a journal entry. Specifically, it states that the tax amount difference is greater than 1 TWD (New Taiwan Dollar) for a specific line item in the journal entry. This error typically arises in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing in SAP, particularly in the Taiwan localization.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Calculation Error: The tax amount calculated by the system does not match the tax amount that was manually entered or expected.
  Rounding Issues: Differences may arise due to rounding rules applied in the system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the journal entry that lead to discrepancies in tax amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Journal Entry: Check the specific journal entry (Entry &2) and the line item (&1) mentioned in the error message. Verify the tax amounts entered and the calculated tax amounts.
  Recalculate Tax: If there are discrepancies, recalculate the tax amounts to ensure they align. You may need to adjust the amounts in the journal entry.
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly for the relevant tax codes and jurisdictions.
  Adjust Rounding Settings: If rounding is causing the issue, consider adjusting the rounding settings in the tax calculation configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling VAT discrepancies in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for tax configuration and journal entry processing (e.g., FB50 for general journal entries, OB40 for tax codes).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect tax calculations.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.