How To Fix FITVPS318 - Whole trip cannot be taxed: & is a tax-exempt expense type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Whole trip cannot be taxed: & is a tax-exempt expense type

What causes this issue?

You want to fully tax the trip but have already entered a travel expense
type that is reimbursed tax-free.

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?

Select a different (taxable) travel expense type for the receipt amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS318 - Whole trip cannot be taxed: & is a tax-exempt expense type ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS318 indicates that a whole trip cannot be taxed because one of the expense types involved is marked as tax-exempt. This typically occurs in the context of travel management or expense reporting within SAP, where certain expense types are designated as not subject to taxation.
  Cause:
  
  Tax-Exempt Expense Type: The error arises when an expense type associated with a trip is configured as tax-exempt in the system. This means that the system recognizes that the entire trip cannot be taxed if any part of it includes tax-exempt expenses.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the expense types are configured in the system, leading to unintended tax-exempt classifications.
  Incorrect Trip Configuration: The trip may have been set up incorrectly, including the selection of expense types that are not appropriate for the trip.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Expense Types: Check the expense types associated with the trip. Identify which expense type is marked as tax-exempt and determine if it should be tax-exempt.
  Modify Expense Type Configuration: If the expense type should not be tax-exempt, update its configuration in the SAP system to allow for taxation.
  Adjust Trip Details: If the trip includes a tax-exempt expense type that is necessary, consider whether the trip can be split into taxable and non-taxable components, or if the tax-exempt expense can be removed or replaced with a taxable one.
  Consult with Finance/Tax Department: If unsure about the tax implications, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with tax regulations and proper classification of expenses.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: The configuration of expense types can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Travel Management settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring expense types and understanding tax implications.
  User Roles: Ensure that users involved in trip creation and expense reporting have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to expense types and trip configurations.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS318 error and successfully process the trip in SAP.