How To Fix F5523 - Warning: Taxes are not calculated on a net base

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Warning: Taxes are not calculated on a net base

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5523 - Warning: Taxes are not calculated on a net base ?

  The SAP error message F5523, which states "Warning: Taxes are not calculated on a net base," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or receivable. This warning indicates that the system is not calculating taxes based on the net amount of the transaction, which can lead to discrepancies in tax reporting and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax calculation settings in the SAP system may not be configured to calculate taxes on a net basis. This can happen if the tax codes or tax calculation procedures are not set up correctly.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow for net base tax calculations.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may inherently not support net base tax calculations.
  Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be set up to calculate taxes on a net