How To Fix FKKINV032 - External tax code must not be entered

FKKINV032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 032

• Message text: External tax code must not be entered

What causes this issue?

For a billing line item, you have specified the external tax code &v1&.
However, you are not permitted to specify an external tax code for the
billing item.

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?

See the documentation of the <DS:DE.EXT_TAX_ID_KK>external tax code</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV032 - External tax code must not be entered ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV032 ("External tax code must not be entered") typically occurs in the context of invoicing or billing processes within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that an external tax code has been entered in a situation where it is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an external tax code in a field that only accepts internal tax codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to disallow external tax codes for certain transactions or document types.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support external tax codes due to business rules or legal requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Code: Verify the tax code being used. Ensure that it is an internal tax code that is valid for the transaction you are processing.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings