How To Fix FKK_EBS134 - External tax percentage rate is not permitted here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: External tax percentage rate is not permitted here

What causes this issue?

The percentage rate for other tax is specified in the IDoc even though,
according to Customizing, the transfer of the percentage rate from an
external system is not permitted.

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?

If necessary, set the indicator <LS>Tax Rate External</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS134 - External tax percentage rate is not permitted here ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS134 indicates that an external tax percentage rate is not permitted in the context where it is being used. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statements (EBS) or tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax percentage rate being used may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect tax codes or tax rates in the system.
  Incompatible Tax Type: The external tax percentage rate may not be applicable for the specific transaction type or document type being processed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an external tax rate is being applied incorrectly.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow for external tax rates in certain scenarios, such as specific customer or vendor accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and verify that the tax codes and rates are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax percentage rates are set up correctly for the relevant country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Check the transaction type or document type being processed to ensure that it allows for external tax rates. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that the correct tax codes and rates are being applied. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to tax configuration and electronic bank statements for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check with your SAP Basis or configuration team to see if there are any system settings that need to be adjusted to allow for external tax rates in the specific context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (for general ledger postings), FBL1N (for vendor line items), and FBL5N (for customer line items) to review transactions that may be causing the error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.