How To Fix F5390 - Acct & for addit.tax offsetting entry should not be a tax acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Acct & for addit.tax offsetting entry should not be a tax acct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5390 - Acct & for addit.tax offsetting entry should not be a tax acct ?

  The SAP error message F5390, which states "Acct & for addit.tax offsetting entry should not be a tax acct," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions involving additional tax calculations. This error indicates that the account specified for the offsetting entry in the additional tax calculation is a tax account, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account specified for the additional tax offsetting entry is configured as a tax account in the system. SAP does not allow tax accounts to be used for offsetting entries in certain transactions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a non-tax account for the offsetting entry, and using a tax account violates this requirement.
  Master Data Issues: The account master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system interpreting it as a tax account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and verify the account settings for the account in question.
  Ensure that the account is not marked as a tax account if it is intended to be used for offsetting entries.
  
  
  
  Change the Account:
  
  If the account is indeed a tax account, you will need to select a different account that is not classified as a tax account for the offsetting entry.
  Update the transaction to use the correct account.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the transaction type being processed to ensure it aligns with the requirements for offsetting entries.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP FI consultant to review the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute to understand the requirements for account types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (Account Master Data), FB50 (General Ledger Account Posting), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) for troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to account settings and perform the transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.