How To Fix FMCA_BRF_TAX012 - Value &3 submitted falls short of value &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_BRF_TAX - Exceptions for tax validation. To be filled by customer

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Value &3 submitted falls short of value &4

What causes this issue?

The submitted value &3 for field &1 in form &2 is higher than the value
of &4 defined in Customizing for <ZK>Contract Accounts Receivable and
Payable</>

System Response

The program corrects the value to &4.

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 FMCA_BRF_TAX012 - Value &3 submitted falls short of value &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_BRF_TAX012, which states "Value &3 submitted falls short of value &4," typically occurs in the context of tax calculations or financial transactions where the submitted value does not meet the required threshold or expected value.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Value: The value submitted in a transaction (e.g., tax amount, payment amount) is less than the minimum required value set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the tax calculation or financial transaction that define minimum thresholds that are not being met.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect value, either due to a typo or misunderstanding of the required amount.
  Business Rules: The error may be triggered by specific business rules defined in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) that govern how values are validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Submitted Values: Check the values being submitted in the transaction to ensure they meet the required thresholds. Compare the submitted value (&3) with the expected value (&4).
  Adjust Configuration: If the error is due to configuration settings, review the tax calculation settings or financial transaction rules in the SAP system. Adjust the minimum value requirements if necessary.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the values being submitted and reprocess the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specific transaction or tax calculation to ensure compliance with business rules.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in tax calculations or financial transactions (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, FB70 for customer invoices).
  BRF Configuration: If applicable, review the Business Rule Framework (BRF) configuration to understand the rules that may be causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues are introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.