How To Fix FKKINV038 - Grouping of tax items does not correspond to type of tax calculation

FKKINV038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Grouping of tax items does not correspond to type of tax calculation

What causes this issue?

In a billing line item you have entered the <DS:DE.TAX_GROUP_KK>grouping
of tax items</> &v1&. However, the relevant billing document header has
the <DS:DE.TAX_DET_TYPE_KK>type of tax calculation</> &v2&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV038 - Grouping of tax items does not correspond to type of tax calculation ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV038 indicates that there is a mismatch in the grouping of tax items in relation to the type of tax calculation being performed. This error typically arises in the context of invoicing and tax processing within the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not align with the tax items being processed. For example, if the system expects a certain type of tax calculation (e.g., based on net or gross amounts) but receives a different grouping of tax items, this error can occur.
  
  
  Inconsistent Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be consistent with the expected tax calculation method. For instance, if a tax code is set up for a specific type of tax calculation but is being used in