How To Fix F1222 - 'NIF', &1, negative taxes are not permitted

F1222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F1 - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: 'NIF', &1, negative taxes are not permitted

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F1222 - Details

• The SAP error message F1222 'NIF', &1, negative taxes are not permitted typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that includes negative tax amounts in a context where only positive tax amounts are allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, tax calculations, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Tax Amounts: The primary cause of this error is the presence of negative tax amounts in the transaction. This can occur if there is an incorrect configuration in tax codes or if a reversal transaction is being processed incorrectly.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used may not be set up to allow negative values, or it may be configured incorrectly.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may not support negative tax amounts, leading to this error when such transactions are attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Codes: Check the tax codes being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are configured correctly