How To Fix FKKINV040 - Grouping of tax items only for tax-relevant items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Grouping of tax items only for tax-relevant items

What causes this issue?

In a billing document item, you have entered
<DS:DE.TAX_GROUP_KK>grouping of tax items</> &v1&, even though the item
is not relevant for tax (that is, is not <DS:DE.POSTREL_KK>relevant for
posting</> and has no <DS:DE.PRINT_SUBSTITUTE_KK>substitute group for
invoice printing</>).

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 FKKINV040 - Grouping of tax items only for tax-relevant items ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV040 ("Grouping of tax items only for tax-relevant items") typically occurs in the context of invoicing and tax processing within the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error indicates that there is an attempt to group tax items that are not marked as tax-relevant.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Non-Tax-Relevant Items: The invoice or document being processed contains items that are not classified as tax-relevant. In SAP, only items that have tax codes assigned and are relevant for tax calculations can be grouped together for tax reporting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the tax determination or invoice processing that are not set up correctly, leading to items being incorrectly classified.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the invoice or document can lead to items being marked incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Classification:
  
  Review the items in the invoice or document to ensure that they are all marked as tax-relevant. This can be done by checking the tax codes assigned to each item.
  Ensure that the items that should be tax-relevant have the appropriate tax codes assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax determination. Ensure that the tax codes and tax categories are set up correctly in the system.
  Verify that the relevant tax settings in the FI-CA module are correctly configured to allow for the grouping of tax items.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the invoice or document. Ensure that all relevant items are properly classified and have the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax item grouping and the requirements for tax-relevant items.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the invoice processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax item grouping.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and correct invoices.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to tax codes and invoice processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI-CA and tax processing.