How To Fix FKKINV094 - Tax percentage rate &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Tax percentage rate &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The tax percentage rate must be smaller than 500 and larger than -500.

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 FKKINV094 - Tax percentage rate &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV094, which states "Tax percentage rate &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of invoicing and tax calculations within the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error indicates that the tax percentage rate being used in a transaction is not valid or not allowed according to the system's configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Rate: The tax percentage rate specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not defined for the relevant tax type.
  Tax Configuration: The tax rate may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may have been deactivated or removed.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not support the specified tax rate.
  Country-Specific Regulations: The tax rate may not comply with local tax regulations or may not be applicable for the specific country or region.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the tax configuration section.
  Verify that the tax percentage rate in question is defined and active for the relevant tax type and country.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Rate:
  
  If the tax rate is missing or incorrect, you may need to create or update the tax rate in the system. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction details to ensure that the correct tax code is being used. If the transaction is being processed through a specific module (like FI-CA), ensure that the tax code is compatible with that module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax rates or configurations, consult with your organization's tax department or a tax consultant to ensure compliance with local tax laws.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax configuration and error messages. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and invoicing processes to ensure that you are following best practices.
  User Forums: Consider visiting 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 resolve the FKKINV094 error and ensure that your tax configurations are set up correctly in SAP.