How To Fix FKKINV586 - Tax amount and tax base amount have different positive/negative signs

FKKINV586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Tax amount and tax base amount have different positive/negative signs

What causes this issue?

Within tax grouping &V1& with the other tax code &V2&, the tax amount
and the tax base amount have opposite positive/negative signs.

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 FKKINV586 - Tax amount and tax base amount have different positive/negative signs ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV586 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax amount and the tax base amount in terms of their signs (positive or negative). This 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).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: The tax amount and tax base amount may have been entered incorrectly, leading to one being positive and the other being negative.
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax settings in the system may not be configured correctly, causing mismatches in the expected signs of the amounts.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to either the tax amount or the tax base amount, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Document Type Issues: Certain document types may have specific rules regarding tax calculations that could lead to this error if not followed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Entries: Check the invoice or document