How To Fix FKK_DF_XX022 - Tax base amount is zero; posting is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_DF_XX - Deferred Tax Transfer Posting

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Tax base amount is zero; posting is not possible

What causes this issue?

The system can post only positive or negative amounts.

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?

We recommend that you create separate transfer postings for the
documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DF_XX022 - Tax base amount is zero; posting is not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DF_XX022 indicates that the tax base amount is zero, which means that the system cannot proceed with the posting because there is no taxable amount to calculate the tax on. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving tax calculations, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Tax Base Amount: The most direct cause of this error is that the transaction being processed has a tax base amount of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The invoice or document does not have any taxable items.
  The amounts involved in the transaction are not set up correctly.
  There may be a configuration issue in the tax settings or the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: If the tax codes or tax settings in the system are not configured correctly, it may lead to situations where the tax base is calculated as zero.
  
  
  Missing Tax Data: If the relevant tax data is missing from the transaction, the system will not be able to determine the tax base.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Transaction Data: Review the transaction or document that is causing the error. Ensure that there are items with a taxable amount. If the transaction is supposed to have a taxable amount, verify that it has been entered correctly.
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration: 
  
  Check the tax codes and ensure they are correctly assigned to the relevant items.
  Verify the tax settings in the configuration (SPRO) to ensure that they are set up correctly for the relevant country and business area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data: Ensure that the master data (such as customer/vendor master records) is correctly set up with the appropriate tax information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for specific guidance related to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, debugging the transaction can help identify where the tax base amount is being calculated and why it is resulting in zero.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check related transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.