How To Fix FKKFMCHK043 - Formal error: Tax amounts not filled in line item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Formal error: Tax amounts not filled in line item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK043 - Formal error: Tax amounts not filled in line item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK043 indicates that there is a formal error related to tax amounts not being filled in a line item in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where tax information is expected but not provided.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Tax Information: The line item in question does not have the required tax amounts filled in. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the transaction.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of tax amounts in the line items.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be set up to handle tax calculations correctly.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the document can lead to missing tax information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Item Details: Review the line item that is causing the error. Ensure that the tax amounts are filled in correctly. If they are missing, you may need to enter the appropriate tax amounts.
  
  
  Verify Tax Configuration: Go to the tax configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and ensure that the tax codes and rates are correctly defined. Make sure that the relevant tax types are activated for the document type you are using.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it is configured to handle tax calculations. This can be done in the configuration settings for Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Recreate the Document: If the document was created with incorrect data, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct information, ensuring that all required fields, including tax amounts, are filled in.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling tax-related issues in FI-CA.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FB03 (Display Document) to analyze the documents and line items in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in tax calculations, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect how tax amounts are populated in line items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.