How To Fix FCJ015 - The number of tax items must not be larger than the number of line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The number of tax items must not be larger than the number of line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ015 - The number of tax items must not be larger than the number of line items ?

  The SAP error message FCJ015, which states "The number of tax items must not be larger than the number of line items," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payment transactions, where tax calculations are involved. This error indicates that the system has detected a discrepancy between the number of tax items and the number of line items in the document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Tax Items and Line Items: The primary cause of this error is that the number of tax items (e.g., VAT, sales tax) specified in the document exceeds the number of line items. For example, if you have three line items in your invoice but have specified four tax items, the system will trigger this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: There may be an issue with how taxes are configured in the system, leading to incorrect calculations or entries.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the document can lead to an incorrect number of tax items being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Line Items and Tax Items: Check the document for the number of line items and the corresponding tax items. Ensure that the number of tax items does not exceed the number of line items. Adjust the tax items accordingly.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries to ensure that the number of tax items matches the line items.
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes and rates are set up correctly and that they correspond to the line items in the document.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure tax items and line items.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If you are unsure about the configuration, create a test document with known values to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and correct documents.
  Tax Codes: Understand the tax codes used in your organization and how they relate to the line items in financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FCJ015 error in SAP.