How To Fix FF784 - Alternative tax account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 784

• Message text: Alternative tax account

What causes this issue?

The tax account &V1& specified in the document is different to the
account in table &V2& with the key &V3& &V4& &V5&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF784 - Alternative tax account ?

  The SAP error message FF784, which states "Alternative tax account," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where an alternative tax account is required but not properly configured or specified. This error is often related to tax determination in financial accounting, particularly when dealing with tax codes and accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative tax account may not be configured in the system for the specific tax code being used.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code assigned to the transaction may not have a corresponding alternative tax account defined.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require an alternative tax account that is not set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and verify that the tax code in question has an alternative tax account defined.
  Ensure that the alternative tax account is correctly assigned to the relevant tax code.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Tax Accounts:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to define alternative tax accounts for the relevant tax codes.
  Make sure that the alternative tax account is set up for the appropriate company code and tax type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendor) or FD03 (for customer) to review the tax-related fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Tax Codes), OBCO (Define Tax Accounts), and OBYZ (Define Alternative Tax Accounts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.