How To Fix FI235 - Differing update of taxes in FM areas &1 and &2

FI235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Differing update of taxes in FM areas &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a payment conversion. However, this is not
possible, as the Customizing settings for tax update differ for FM
areas &V1& and &V2&. For postings affecting FM areas, this settings
must agree.

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?

Ensure that the settings for both FM area in the Customizing of
<LS>Funds Management Government</> are adjusted accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI235 - Details

• The SAP error message FI235, which states "Differing update of taxes in FM areas &1 and &2," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when there is a discrepancy in how taxes are being updated across different Funds Management (FM) areas. This error can arise during the posting of financial documents, particularly when there are inconsistencies in tax settings or configurations between the FM areas involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Tax Configuration: The tax settings (like tax codes, tax rates, etc.) may not be consistent between the two FM areas referenced in the error message.
  Different Tax Treatment: The two FM areas may have different rules or treatments for tax calculations, leading to discrepancies.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, it may cause issues if the tax amounts are not being split consistently across the FM areas.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the accounts or cost centers involved may not be set