How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001212 - Recurring entry has taxes <> 0: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Recurring entry has taxes <> 0: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001212 - Recurring entry has taxes <> 0: &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001212 indicates that there is an issue with a recurring entry where the tax amount is not equal to zero. This typically occurs during the posting of a recurring entry in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when the system detects that the tax amount associated with the entry is not properly set to zero, which is a requirement for certain types of postings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The recurring entry may have been configured with tax codes that are not set to zero, leading to discrepancies.
  Tax Amount Not Cleared: The tax amount may not have been cleared or adjusted properly in the recurring entry setup.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may not be open for the tax-related entries, causing the system to flag the error.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual errors in the entry of tax codes or amounts in the recurring entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Recurring Entry Configuration:
  
  Go to the recurring entry configuration in SAP and check the tax codes and amounts.
  Ensure that the tax amount is set to zero if it is not applicable for the recurring entry.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Codes:
  
  If the recurring entry should not have any tax, ensure that the correct tax code (usually a tax code that indicates no tax) is used.
  If applicable, change the tax code to one that reflects the correct tax treatment.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Verify that the posting period is open for the relevant transactions and that there are no restrictions on posting tax amounts.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Recurring Entry:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the existing recurring entry and recreating it with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling recurring entries and tax postings.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like FBD1 (Create Recurring Entry) or FBD2 (Change Recurring Entry) to manage recurring entries.
  Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system, which can be accessed through the transaction code OBYZ (Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FDC_POSTING_001212 error in your SAP system.