How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF016 - &1: Company code does not allow line-item based taxes.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF - Central Finance - External Interface (3rd Party)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: Company code does not allow line-item based taxes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF016 - &1: Company code does not allow line-item based taxes. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF016 indicates that the company code you are working with does not allow line-item based taxes. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where tax calculations are expected to be handled at the line-item level, but the configuration for the company code does not support this.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code may be configured to use a different tax calculation method, such as summary-based taxes instead of line-item based taxes.
  Tax Settings: The tax settings in the company code may not be set up to allow for line-item based tax calculations.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support line-item based taxes.
  Integration Issues: If you are integrating with other systems or modules, there may be discrepancies in how taxes are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  Ensure that the settings for line-item based taxes are enabled for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes assigned to the company code and ensure they are configured to allow line-item based tax calculations.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Maintain Tax Codes and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings to ensure that they are compatible with line-item based tax calculations.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > Document Types > Define Document Types and check the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and line-item based tax processing for more detailed instructions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.