How To Fix FF813 - Amounts too large for tax calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Amounts too large for tax calculation

What causes this issue?

Amounts are too large for the tax calculation

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?

You can only post documents with amounts up to 13 figures. The system
cannot calculate tax on larger amounts.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF813 - Amounts too large for tax calculation ?

  The SAP error message FF813 ("Amounts too large for tax calculation") typically occurs when the amounts involved in a transaction exceed the limits set for tax calculations in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Amounts: The transaction amount exceeds the maximum limit defined in the tax calculation settings.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the tax calculation settings or tax codes.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves currency conversion, the converted amount may exceed the limits.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where an incorrect amount is entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the limits for tax calculations are set appropriately.
  Navigate to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and check the settings for the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Amount:
  
  If the transaction amount is indeed too high, consider adjusting it to fall within acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  If the transaction involves multiple currencies, ensure that the currency conversion rates are correct and that the resulting amounts do not exceed the limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the limits for tax calculations in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and amounts, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Codes), FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), and FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect tax calculations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates to the tax calculation logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.