How To Fix FKKPREP028 - Posting down payments without tax code is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Posting down payments without tax code is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to post a paid refill on a prepaid account. Reconciliation
account &V1& that was determined for this is specified as a down payment
account in its master record by means of the tax category. However, the
system could not determine a tax code for the posting of the down
payment.

System Response

Error message. The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

You have to correct the account determination in Customizing. If account
&V1& is correct, then add the specifications for the tax code in
posting area 1273 for posting transaction 01.
If the account is not correct, either you have to change the assigned
main transaction and subtransaction in posting area 1273, or you have to
change the account determination for this transaction.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKPREP028 - Posting down payments without tax code is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP028 indicates that you are attempting to post a down payment without specifying a tax code, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a tax code to be specified when posting down payments. This is necessary for proper tax calculation and compliance with tax regulations. If the tax code is missing or not configured correctly, the system will prevent the posting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes are properly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and verifying that the necessary tax codes are set up for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Specify a Tax Code:
  
  When posting the down payment, make sure to enter a valid tax code in the relevant field. This can usually be done in the transaction where you are making the down payment (e.g., F-48 for down payment requests).
  
  
  
  Review Down Payment Settings:
  
  Check the settings for down payments in the configuration. You can access this through the transaction code SPRO and navigating to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Down Payments > Define Down Payment Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the down payment type you are using is configured to require a tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to down payments and tax codes for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post down payments and that there are no restrictions in place that could prevent the entry of a tax code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F-48: Down Payment Request
  F-59: Down Payment Clearing
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  Tax Code Usage:
  
  Tax codes are essential for determining the tax rates applicable to transactions and ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post down payments with the required tax code. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.