How To Fix FF855 - Plus/minus sign of tax base different &1 &2 &3

FF855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Plus/minus sign of tax base different &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF855 - Plus/minus sign of tax base different &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FF855 ("Plus/minus sign of tax base different") typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the sign of the tax base amount, which can lead to inconsistencies in tax reporting and calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax calculation settings may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of amounts in transactions may lead to incorrect signs (positive/negative) being assigned to tax base amounts.
  Inconsistent Document Types: Different document types may have different rules for tax calculations, leading to discrepancies.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion issues may lead to sign discrepancies.
  Reversals or Adjustments: If a transaction has been reversed or adjusted incorrectly, it may lead to a mismatch in the expected