How To Fix FKKPREP053 - Do not enter a tax code for credit refills

FKKPREP053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Do not enter a tax code for credit refills

What causes this issue?

During a refill of credit, the system determines all posting parameters
using posting area 1273. These parameters include the tax code, if one
is necessary.
For the refill of credit, the type of posting is not dependent on
whether the refill is made using a package or by entering the refill
amount directly.

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?

Remove the tax code. Check if the settings in posting area 1273 are
correct.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 FKKPREP053 - Do not enter a tax code for credit refills ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP053 ("Do not enter a tax code for credit refills") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that a tax code has been incorrectly entered for a credit refill transaction, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not permit the assignment of a tax code to credit refill transactions. Credit refills are generally considered non-taxable transactions, and therefore, the system restricts the entry of tax codes to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that no tax code is entered when processing credit refill transactions. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and check the fields for tax code entries.
  
  
  Remove Tax Code: If a tax code has been entered,