How To Fix FKKID_MSG156 - Document &1 contains tax items (&2) with different tax accounts (&3, &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKID_MSG - Messages for FI-CA Loc. Cross-Country

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Document &1 contains tax items (&2) with different tax accounts (&3, &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKID_MSG156 - Document &1 contains tax items (&2) with different tax accounts (&3, &4) ?

  The SAP error message FKKID_MSG156 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the tax accounts associated with tax items in a document. Specifically, it means that the document contains tax items that are linked to different tax accounts, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Multiple Tax Accounts: The document has tax items that reference different tax accounts. This can happen if the tax codes used in the document are configured to post to different tax accounts in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of tax codes or tax accounts in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the document can lead to the selection of different tax codes that are mapped to different accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the document in question (identified by &1) to see the tax items and their associated tax accounts. Identify the tax items that are causing the issue (identified by &2) and the different tax accounts (identified by &3 and &4).
  
  
  Standardize Tax Codes: Ensure that all tax items in the document use the same tax code that is mapped to a single tax account. If necessary, adjust the tax codes used in the document to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of tax codes in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and check the settings for the tax codes used in the document.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured to post to the same tax account.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the document to ensure that all tax items are consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the tax codes, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try to process the document again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to review and analyze the documents.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the tax configuration in SAP is crucial. You may want to review the settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.