How To Fix FF848 - Entry of tax for &1 &2 is not possible because of tax base 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Entry of tax for &1 &2 is not possible because of tax base 0

<(>&<)>CAUSE<(>&<)>
You are posting to a tax account. A tax account is defined with the tax
category ">" or "<(><<)>". Postings are made directly to tax accounts in
the case of tax adjustments or tax transfer postings, as well as in the
case of invoices relating to import sales/purchases tax when goods are
imported from certain countries with the import sales/purchases tax
having been paid at the border and charged to your company. For such
postings to the tax account, a tax code and the tax base amount are
required so that these tax transactions can be portrayed correctly, such
as in the advance return for tax on sales/purchases. Only when postings
are made using the "Post Tax Payable" transaction (FB41) are tax code
and tax base amount not required. This is because such postings are
created with the advance return for tax on sales/purchases to pay tax
payable and to clear the tax balance or close the positions on tax
accounts.

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

<(>&<)>SYSTEM_RESPONSE<(>&<)>
<(>&<)>WHAT_TO_DO<(>&<)>
Check whether the account to which you are making the posting has the
correct tax category. If the account is a tax account, provide the tax
base amount and the tax code. If the account is not a tax account,
change the tax category accordingly.
<(>&<)>SYS_ADMIN<(>&<)>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF848 - Entry of tax for &1 &2 is not possible because of tax base 0 ?

  The SAP error message FF848 indicates that there is an issue with the tax calculation for a specific transaction. The message states that the entry of tax for a particular document (identified by &1 and &2) is not possible because the tax base is zero. This typically occurs in financial transactions where tax is calculated based on a taxable amount, and if that amount is zero, the system cannot compute the tax.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Tax Base: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction does not have a taxable amount, leading to a tax base of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The amount of the transaction is zero.
  The relevant fields for tax calculation are not filled in correctly.
  The tax code used does not apply to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code assigned to the transaction may not be appropriate for the type of transaction being processed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing tax rates or incorrect tax determination rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Amount: Verify that the transaction amount is not zero. If it is, ensure that the transaction is valid and that the amount should indeed be greater than zero.
  
  
  Review Tax Code: Check the tax code assigned to the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transaction and that it is configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that:
  
  The tax rates are defined correctly.
  The tax determination rules are set up properly.
  The relevant tax categories are assigned to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Document Review: If applicable, review the document for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the tax calculation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB60, FB70, or F-02 to review the document in question.
  Tax Configuration: The configuration for tax can typically be found under the following path in SAP:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the tax calculation process to identify where the tax base is being set to zero.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.