How To Fix FF834 - Do not mix direct tax and non-direct tax &1


FF834 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

  • Message number: 834

  • Message text: Do not mix direct tax and non-direct tax &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are using the same tax code in a document to post direct taxes, for
    example, for import and export, and to process tax-relevant tax rows.
    For more information, see SAP Note 869540. This is not recommended.
    However, you can switch off this message by using SM30, V_T100C.

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

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF834 - Do not mix direct tax and non-direct tax &1 ?
    The SAP error message FF834, which states "Do not mix direct tax and non-direct tax &1," typically occurs in the context of tax processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial transactions that involve tax calculations. This error indicates that there is a conflict between direct and non-direct tax types in a transaction.
    
    Cause: Mixing Tax Types: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction is attempting to apply both direct taxes (like VAT or sales tax) and non-direct taxes (like withholding tax) in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax codes or tax types in the SAP system, leading to the system not being able to process the transaction correctly. Incorrect Transaction Data: The data entered in the transaction may not align with the expected tax treatment, such as using a tax code that is not compatible

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