How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL127 - Sum of taxes must be negative.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Sum of taxes must be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL127 - Sum of taxes must be negative. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL127, which states "Sum of taxes must be negative," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system expects the total tax amount to be negative (i.e., a tax deduction) but has received a positive value instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Calculation: The tax amounts entered in the invoice may have been calculated incorrectly, leading to a positive total when it should be negative.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the tax configuration in the system, such as incorrect tax codes or settings that do not align with the expected behavior.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during invoice creation can lead to incorrect tax amounts being inputted.
  Tax Code Misconfiguration: The tax codes used in the invoice may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected results in tax calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Amounts: Check the tax amounts entered in the invoice.