How To Fix FB560 - Doc. &: Tax code & of charges item not same as & of G/L acct items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Doc. &: Tax code & of charges item not same as & of G/L acct items

What causes this issue?

For document &V1&, the tax code &V2& in the line for the charges
debit/charges credit memo of the open item account deviates from the
tax code &V3& in the respective G/L account items.

System Response

Information through the system

How to fix this error?

Please check the document &V1& and possibly a <created bill of
exchange charges notification for correctness. In case of errors,
please inform your system supervisor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB560 - Doc. &: Tax code & of charges item not same as & of G/L acct items ?

  The SAP error message FB560 indicates a mismatch between the tax code of a charges item and the tax code of the General Ledger (G/L) account items in a financial document. This error typically occurs during the posting of a document in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when the system detects that the tax codes do not align as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Tax Codes: The tax code assigned to the charges item (e.g., a service or expense) does not match the tax code assigned to the G/L account items in the same document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the tax code or G/L account that enforce specific rules regarding tax codes.
  Document Structure: The document may have been structured incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies in tax code assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Codes: Review the tax codes assigned to both the charges item and the G/L account items. Ensure they are consistent and appropriate for the transaction.
  Adjust Document: If you find a mismatch, you can either change the tax code of the charges item or the G/L account items to ensure they match.
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings for tax codes and G/L accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on tax code usage and G/L account settings.
  Test Posting: After making adjustments, attempt to repost the document to see if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FB60 (Vendor Invoice) to review and adjust the documents.
  Tax Code Configuration: Check the configuration of tax codes in the SAP system using transaction code OBYZ (Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  G/L Account Configuration: Review the settings for the G/L accounts involved in the transaction using transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to tax code mismatches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FB560 error message in SAP.