How To Fix FKKINV290 - Tax included in amount indicator not allowed to be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Tax included in amount indicator not allowed to be selected

What causes this issue?

You can only set the <DS:DE.TAX_INCLUDED_KK>Tax Included in Amount</>
indicator for billing document items that are <DS:DE.POSTREL_KK>relevant
for posting</> or for which a <DS:DE.PRINT_SUBSTITUTE_KK>substitute
group for invoice printing</> is entered.

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 FKKINV290 - Tax included in amount indicator not allowed to be selected ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV290, which states "Tax included in amount indicator not allowed to be selected," typically occurs in the context of invoicing and billing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that there is a configuration or data issue related to how tax is being handled in the invoice.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the tax calculation or invoice processing settings. Specifically, the system may not allow the selection of the "Tax included in amount" indicator for certain types of transactions or account types.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not support tax-inclusive pricing. If the document type used for the invoice does not allow for tax to be included in the amount, this error will occur.
  
  
  Account Type: The account type associated with the transaction may not be configured to handle tax-inclusive amounts.
  
  
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used in the transaction may not be compatible with the tax-inclusive pricing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax calculation and invoice processing. Ensure that the settings for the relevant document types and account types allow for tax-inclusive amounts.
  
  
  Document Type Review: Verify the document type being used for the invoice. If it does not support tax-inclusive pricing, consider using a different document type that does.
  
  
  Account Type Settings: Check the account type settings in the configuration. Ensure that the account type is set up to allow tax-inclusive amounts.
  
  
  Tax Code Validation: Review the tax codes being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are configured correctly and are compatible with tax-inclusive pricing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that invoices can be processed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials related to the FI-CA module for more detailed information on handling tax-inclusive amounts.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.