How To Fix FKKFMCHK041 - Account assignment of tax item inconsistent with all expense items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Account assignment of tax item inconsistent with all expense items

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

The tax items created during write-off do not correspond to the expense
items. This leads to an incorrect tax update in Funds Management (FM).
This error occurs in particular for gross tax. If tax is updated net or
separately, the correct commitment item is used but the rest of the tax
account assignment is not adjusted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK041 - Account assignment of tax item inconsistent with all expense items ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK041 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the account assignment of a tax item compared to the associated expense items in a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system detects that the tax item does not match the account assignment of the related expense items.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Account Assignment: The tax item may be assigned to a different account or cost center than the expense items, leading to a mismatch.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used may not be compatible with the account assignment of the expense items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax settings or account determination in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the accounts involved may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignments: Review the account assignments for both the tax item and the expense items. Ensure that they are consistent and assigned to the same account or cost center.
  Verify Tax Code: Ensure that the tax code used is appropriate for the transaction and is configured correctly in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for tax determination and account assignment in the SAP system. This may involve looking at the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Correct Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the accounts involved is complete and correctly set up. This includes checking the account groups, cost centers, and any other relevant master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for account determination) or OBYZ (for tax codes) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to account assignments and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.