How To Fix FMBGA006 - Tax code &1 does not suit tax transaction &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Tax code &1 does not suit tax transaction &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot post an input tax adjustment as the combination of tax code
&V1& and tax transaction &V2& is not valid. Either the tax code or tax
transaction you entered is incorrect.

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?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA006 - Tax code &1 does not suit tax transaction &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA006 indicates that there is a mismatch between the tax code and the tax transaction being processed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where tax codes are used to determine how taxes should be applied.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code specified in the transaction does not correspond to the type of tax transaction being processed. For example, a tax code meant for sales tax may not be valid for a purchase tax transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system for the specific transaction type. This could be due to missing settings in the tax configuration tables.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the tax code. For instance, certain tax codes are only applicable to specific transaction types (e.g., domestic vs. international transactions).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong tax code was selected or entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Code: Check the tax code being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transaction you are processing.
  Review Configuration: Go to the tax configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like OB40 for tax codes or OBYZ for tax determination) and verify that the tax code is correctly set up for the relevant transaction type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's tax configuration guidelines to ensure that the tax code is being used correctly.
  Correct Transaction Type: If the transaction type is incorrect, change it to one that is compatible with the tax code.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Define Tax Codes), OBYZ (Define Tax Determination), and FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes).
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax codes are configured in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing how to set up tax codes, tax rates, and the relationship between different tax codes and transaction types.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not recur and that the tax calculations are correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMBGA006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.