How To Fix FKKPREP085 - G/L account &1 has incorrect tax cat. for balance change with reason &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 085

• Message text: G/L account &1 has incorrect tax cat. for balance change with reason &2

What causes this issue?

If reason <LS>18</> is used for the balance change during the migration,
the G/L account is not allowed to be a down payment account; with reason
<LS>19</> the account has to be a down payment account. Down payment
accounts have tax category <LS>+B</> in their master record.
In the current situation, reason &V2& was used and account &V1& was
derived for it in Customizing. However, this account does not adhere to
the rule stated above.

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?

Correct the account determination or the master data of account &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKPREP085 - G/L account &1 has incorrect tax cat. for balance change with reason &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP085 indicates that there is an issue with the tax category assigned to a General Ledger (G/L) account when processing a balance change. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Tax Category: The G/L account specified in the error message has a tax category that is not compatible with the type of transaction being processed. This can happen if the tax category does not allow for balance changes or if it is not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax category may not be properly configured in the system, or the G/L account may not be assigned to the correct tax category in the chart of accounts.
  Transaction Type: The reason code specified in the error message may indicate that the type of transaction being processed is not allowed for the specified G/L account and tax category combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account in the SAP system and verify the tax category assigned to it. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transactions you are processing.
  You can check this in the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  
  
  
  Review Tax Category Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax category is correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration in the transaction code OB40 (Define Tax Categories).
  Make sure that the tax category allows for balance changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Check the reason code mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is valid for the G/L account and tax category combination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to the tax category and G/L account settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OB40: Define Tax Categories
  OBYZ: Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to G/L accounts and tax categories.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FKKPREP085 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.