How To Fix FKKINV041 - External tax date does not correspond to type of tax date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: External tax date does not correspond to type of tax date

What causes this issue?

In a billing line item you have enter the
<DS:DE.EXT_TAX_DATE_KK>external tax date</> &v1&. However, the relevant
billing document header has the <DS:DE.TAX_DET_TYPE_KK>type of tax date
</> &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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV041 - External tax date does not correspond to type of tax date ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV041 indicates that there is a mismatch between the external tax date and the type of tax date expected in the system. 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 occurs when the external tax date provided in the invoice does not match the expected type of tax date. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax date type configured in the system does not align with the external tax date being used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect date or selected the wrong date type when processing the invoice.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being pulled from external systems or interfaces that feed into SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV041 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for tax date types in the SAP system. Ensure that the external tax date is correctly mapped to the appropriate tax date type.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify the settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Tax Processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Invoice Data:
  
  Check the invoice data for any discrepancies. Ensure that the external tax date entered matches the expected format and type.
  If the invoice is being generated from an external system, ensure that the data being sent to SAP is correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust External Tax Date:
  
  If the external tax date is incorrect, update it to match the expected tax date type in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKINV041 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the invoice processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and correct invoice entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to invoice data and configuration settings.
  
  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 for further assistance.