How To Fix ARBERP_MAP152 - AN invoice &1: dif. tax for shipping and special handling not supported

ARBERP_MAP152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 152

• Message text: AN invoice &1: dif. tax for shipping and special handling not supported

What causes this issue?

For ShippingAmount and SpecialHandlingAmount, different tax categories
where sent by the Ariba Network invoicing party. This is currently not
supported for incoming invoices.

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 ARBERP_MAP152 - AN invoice &1: dif. tax for shipping and special handling not supported ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP152 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the tax calculation for shipping and special handling charges on an invoice. This error typically arises when the system encounters a situation where the tax treatment for shipping and special handling does not align with the expected configuration or rules set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax 
  Configuration Issues: The tax codes for shipping and special handling may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the tax codes are not set up to handle the specific scenarios for shipping and handling charges.
  Inconsistent Tax Rates: The tax rates applied to the shipping and special handling charges may differ from those applied to the main invoice items, leading to a mismatch.
  Invoice Type: Certain invoice types may not support the differentiation of tax for shipping and special handling, leading to this error.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in