How To Fix FI_E280 - Tax is not supported for automatic transfer lines

FI_E280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Tax is not supported for automatic transfer lines

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FI_E280 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E280, which states "Tax is not supported for automatic transfer lines," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where automatic transfer lines are being processed. This error indicates that the system does not allow tax calculations or postings for certain types of automatic transfer entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Transfer Lines: The error usually arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves automatic transfer lines (like intercompany transactions or certain types of journal entries) that do not support tax calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for tax to be applied to these specific types of transactions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently not support tax calculations, such as certain internal postings or adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Type: Check the type of transaction you are trying to post. If it is an automatic transfer line, consider whether tax should be