How To Fix FICO1290 - Exemption amount is only allowed if item counter is defined

FICO1290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Exemption amount is only allowed if item counter is defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1290 - Exemption amount is only allowed if item counter is defined ?

  The SAP error message FICO1290, which states "Exemption amount is only allowed if item counter is defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax exemptions in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error indicates that the system expects an item counter to be defined for the exemption amount to be processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Exemption Amount Without Item Counter: You are trying to enter an exemption amount in a transaction (like an invoice or a payment) without having an associated item counter defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for tax exemptions in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the exemption amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1290 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Counter:
  
  Ensure that the item counter is defined for the line item where you are trying to apply the exemption amount. The item