How To Fix FF221 - Posting carried out with incorrect tax amount (TAXID = &)

FF221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Posting carried out with incorrect tax amount (TAXID = &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF221 - Posting carried out with incorrect tax amount (TAXID = &) ?

  The SAP error message FF221, which states "Posting carried out with incorrect tax amount (TAXID = &)," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when the tax amount calculated does not match the expected tax amount based on the tax configuration in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect tax codes, misconfigured tax rates, or discrepancies in the tax calculation logic.
  Causes of FF221 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be configured correctly or may not correspond to the correct tax rate for the transaction.
  
  
  Tax Rate Changes: If there have been recent changes to tax rates or tax codes in the system, existing transactions may not reflect these changes, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the SAP system (e.g., tax determination, tax calculation procedures) may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific tax