How To Fix FF847 - Enter tax in tax screen or tax tab page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Enter tax in tax screen or tax tab page

What causes this issue?

If you enter a tax amount in the current account line, the system does
not allocate the amount to one tax code, but instead to all tax codes
that exist in the document. In this case, the amount needs to be split
up using the rule-of-three procedure. The sum of the computed taxes of
all tax codes is used as the comparison basis. If each of the computed
tax amounts of all tax codes equals zero, the system uses the sum of the
tax base values as the comparison basis.

System Response

If the respective comparison basis equals zero, the system issues an
error message.

How to fix this error?

Go to the tax screen or tax tab page and enter the appropriate tax
amounts for each tax code.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF847 - Enter tax in tax screen or tax tab page ?

  The SAP error message FF847 ("Enter tax in tax screen or tax tab page") typically occurs when a user is trying to process a financial transaction that requires tax information, but the necessary tax details have not been entered in the appropriate fields. This error is common in transactions involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, or any financial postings that are subject to taxation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Information: The most common cause is that the tax code or tax amount has not been entered in the tax screen or tax tab of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for tax information not being met.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require tax information that has not been provided.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Tax Information:
  
  Navigate to the tax screen or tax tab of the transaction you are processing.
  Ensure that you enter the appropriate tax code and tax amount as required.
  If you are unsure of the correct tax code, consult your finance department or refer to the tax configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the tax configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like OBYZ for tax codes or OB40 for tax determination).
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the entry you are trying to make. Some transaction types may have specific requirements for tax information.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  If you suspect that your user role may not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP administrator to ensure you have the correct authorizations to enter tax information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on entering tax information for specific transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax processing in your version of SAP.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP financial transactions and tax processing to better understand how to handle these entries.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF847 error and successfully enter the required tax information in your SAP transactions.