How To Fix FF796 - Tax amount different to expense/revenue account assignment - correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Tax amount different to expense/revenue account assignment - correct

trados= fi

What causes this issue?

You have entered a manual tax amount in the first vendor or customer
line.
This tax amount has a different debit/credit indicator to the expense or
revenue items relevant for tax that you entered. The tax would therefore
be displayed as negative.
The tax entry for the vendor or customer items is posted internally with
the reverse debit/credit indicator to that of the vendor customer item
itself.

System Response

The system does not permit the posting of the document in this way.

How to fix this error?

Delete the tax amounts and tax codes from the vendor or customer item
and enter the tax data on the tax screen.
In the Enjoy transaction FB60/FB0, you can use the function "Propose
Net" to determine the correct debit/credit for tax from the expense
items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF796 - Tax amount different to expense/revenue account assignment - correct ?

  The SAP error message FF796 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax amount and the amount assigned to the expense or revenue account in a financial transaction. This error typically arises during the posting of invoices or financial documents where tax calculations are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Tax Calculation: The tax amount calculated does not match the expected tax amount based on the expense or revenue account.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Manual Entry Errors: There may be manual entry errors in the transaction, leading to incorrect amounts being posted.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the transaction may not align with the tax settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Code and Rates: Check the tax code used in the transaction and ensure that the tax rates are correctly configured in the system.
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment for the transaction to ensure it is correct and aligns with the tax settings.
  Recalculate Tax: If the tax amount was manually entered, consider recalculating it based on the correct tax rate and amount.
  Adjust Document: If the document has already been posted, you may need to reverse the document and re-enter it with the correct amounts.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the tax settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices) to check the entries.
  Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration in the SAP system under the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax calculations and postings.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF796 error and ensure that your financial postings are accurate.