How To Fix FKK_EBS131 - Tax amount is different in BPITEM and TAXITEM

FKK_EBS131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Tax amount is different in BPITEM and TAXITEM

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FKK_EBS131 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS131 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax amount recorded in the business partner item (BPITEM) and the tax item (TAXITEM) in the context of electronic bank statement processing. This error typically arises during the reconciliation of bank statements when the tax amounts do not match, which can prevent the successful processing of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during invoice creation or payment processing can lead to mismatched tax amounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the system can result in discrepancies.
  Changes in Tax Rates: If tax rates have changed after the transaction was created, it may lead to inconsistencies in tax calculations.
  Multiple Tax Items: If there are multiple tax items associated with a single business partner item, it can lead to mismatches if they are not properly aligned.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion issues