How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC204 - Posting of document &1 stopped; sync tax config of sender/SFIN system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Posting of document &1 stopped; sync tax config of sender/SFIN system

What causes this issue?

Tax amounts calculated in sender system are different compared to the
tax amounts calculated in the Central Finance system.

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?

Make sure to synchronize all tax settings between sender and receiver
side.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC204 - Posting of document &1 stopped; sync tax config of sender/SFIN system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC204 indicates that there is a synchronization issue between the tax configuration of the sender system and the S/4HANA Finance (SFIN) system. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when the tax settings do not match between the two systems.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Tax Configuration: The tax configuration (such as tax codes, tax rates, and tax jurisdiction) in the sender system (e.g., SAP ECC) does not match the configuration in the SFIN system.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the document being posted may not exist in the target system.
  Different Tax Calculation Methods: The methods used for tax calculation in the sender and receiver systems may differ.
  Transport Issues: If tax configuration changes were made in one system but not transported to the other, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration: 
  
  Review the tax configuration in both the sender and SFIN systems. Ensure that tax codes, rates, and calculation methods are consistent.
  Use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for tax determination) to verify settings.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Tax Codes:
  
  If there are missing tax codes in the SFIN system, create them to match the sender system.
  Ensure that all relevant tax codes are properly defined and activated in both systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made in the sender system, ensure that they are properly transported to the SFIN system.
  Use the transport management system (TMS) to check for any pending transports related to tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform test postings to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to tax configuration and integration between systems for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Integration Settings: Review the integration settings between the sender and SFIN systems, especially those related to financial document posting and tax handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the discrepancies in tax configuration between the systems, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post the financial document.