How To Fix FKKINV672 - External tax date &1 does not match tax date &2 of tax item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 672

• Message text: External tax date &1 does not match tax date &2 of tax item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV672 - External tax date &1 does not match tax date &2 of tax item ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV672 indicates a mismatch between the external tax date and the tax date of a tax item in the context of invoicing or tax processing. This error typically arises in the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules when there is an inconsistency in the tax dates being used.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Dates: The external tax date (the date provided from an external system or input) does not match the tax date that is stored in the tax item within the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or in the way tax dates are being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting tax-related data can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: If there have been recent changes in tax regulations or rates, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the external tax date and the tax date in the tax item. Ensure that they are consistent and correct.
  Update Tax Dates: If the external tax date is correct, update the tax date in the tax item to match it. Conversely, if the tax date in the tax item is correct, adjust the external tax date accordingly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for tax processing in SAP. Ensure that the tax calculation settings are correctly set up to avoid such mismatches.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent incorrect dates from being entered in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax processing to ensure compliance with the latest requirements and configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and correct the relevant entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax date handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the mismatch between the external tax date and the tax date of the tax item, you should be able to resolve the FKKINV672 error and proceed with your invoicing or tax processing tasks.