How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001140 - Document parking only possible with automatic tax calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Document parking only possible with automatic tax calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001140 - Document parking only possible with automatic tax calculation ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001140 indicates that document parking is only possible when automatic tax calculation is enabled. This error typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when trying to park a document that involves tax calculations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Automatic Tax Calculation is Disabled: The system settings for the company code or the specific document type do not allow for automatic tax calculation.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to support automatic tax calculation.
  Tax Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the tax codes or tax configuration in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enable Automatic Tax Calculation:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  Ensure that the option for automatic tax calculation is enabled for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for the document type you are using.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow for automatic tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes being used in the document are correctly configured and active.
  Check if the tax codes are assigned to the relevant accounts and that they are valid for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test with a Different Document Type:
  
  If possible, try parking the document using a different document type that is known to support automatic tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for document types) and OB40 (for tax codes) to check and modify settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and document parking processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully park your document in SAP.