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

FKK_EBS134 - Overview

• 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