How To Fix F5427 - Previous company code is taxed differently

F5427 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Previous company code is taxed differently

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5427 - Previous company code is taxed differently ?

  The SAP error message F5427, which states "Previous company code is taxed differently," typically occurs during financial transactions involving multiple company codes that have different tax settings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when processing invoices, payments, or other financial documents that involve intercompany transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Tax Settings: The company codes involved in the transaction have different tax configurations. For example, one company code may be set up to use a different tax jurisdiction or tax rate than another.
  Inconsistent Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be compatible across the involved company codes.
  Intercompany Transactions: When dealing with intercompany transactions, the tax treatment may differ based on the company codes' configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax settings for the involved company codes. Ensure that they are configured consistently, especially regarding tax jurisdictions and rates.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic