How To Fix FKKINV089 - Type of tax date must not be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Type of tax date must not be filled

What causes this issue?

The type of tax date has the value &v1&. However, you can only enter the
<DS:DE.TAX_DATE_TYPE_KK>type of tax date</> if you select the value
<LS>Internal Tax Determination</> or <LS>External Tax Calculation with
Internal Handling</> for the <DS:DE.TAX_DET_TYPE_KK>type of tax
calculation</>.

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 FKKINV089 - Type of tax date must not be filled ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV089 indicates that there is an issue with the "Type of tax date" field in the context of invoicing or billing in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system expects this field to be empty or not filled, but it has been populated incorrectly.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tax determination or invoicing may not align with the requirements of the transaction being processed.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently filled in the "Type of tax date" field when it should remain blank.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be populating this field incorrectly.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may not be consistent with the expected formats or values for tax-related fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Field: Review the transaction or document that triggered the error and ensure that the "Type of tax date" field is empty if it is not required.
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax determination in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the settings for tax types and tax dates are correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Validate the data being entered into the system. Ensure that all required fields are filled correctly and that optional fields are left blank if not needed.
  Check for any custom logic that might be populating this field incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the invoicing process works as expected.
  
  
  Seek Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze related documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.