How To Fix FMCA_BRF_TAX014 - Value &3 differs to value &4 determined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Value &3 differs to value &4 determined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The submitted value &3 for field &1 in form &2 is different to the
comparison value &4 defined in Customizing for <ZK>Contract Accounts
Receivable and Payable</>.,,,,

System Response

Perform further checks if necessary.

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_TAX014 - Value &3 differs to value &4 determined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_BRF_TAX014 indicates a discrepancy between a value that has been entered or processed and a value that has been determined through the system's customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations or business rules framework (BRF) settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Mismatch: The value entered in the transaction does not match the value defined in the customizing settings for tax calculation or business rules.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect value that does not align with the expected value from the customizing.
  Changes in Customizing: If there have been recent changes to the customizing settings, the system may still be referencing old values.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer/vendor records) may have incorrect or outdated information that leads to this discrepancy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the settings for tax calculation or BRF rules. Ensure that the values defined there are correct and up-to-date.
  
  
  
  Review Input Values: 
  
  Double-check the values entered in the transaction. Ensure that they conform to the expected values as per the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data: 
  
  If the issue is related to master data, review and update the relevant records to ensure they are consistent with the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to recent customizing changes to understand if any adjustments need to be made.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FMCA_BRF_TAX014 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax calculation and BRF to understand the expected configurations and values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.