How To Fix FOT_ETAX_US222 - Tax reduction in complaint document leads to wrong external tax postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_ETAX_US - Message for External US Tax Calculation

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Tax reduction in complaint document leads to wrong external tax postings

What causes this issue?

Your tax treatment setting for invoice reduction is ?Tax reduction in
complaint document?. This means that tax update calls are not triggered
when you post an invoice reduction for a supplier invoice.

System Response

Because the tax update calls are not triggered, the tax information in
the invoice is not passed to the tax system.

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP Cloud Operations to change your Tax Treatment in
Invoice Reduction for Company Code &V1& to ?Tax reduction in original
document?.

What causes this issue?

Your tax treatment setting for invoice reduction is ?Tax reduction in
complaint document?. This means that tax update calls are not triggered
when you post an invoice reduction for a supplier invoice.

System Response

Because the tax update calls are not triggered, the tax information in
the invoice is not passed to the tax system.

How to fix this error?

Please change your Tax Treatment in Invoice Reduction for Company Code
&V1& to ?Tax reduction in original document?.
Customizing activity:
<DS:SIMG.OLMRIRTAX>Tax Treatment in Invoice Reduction</>
Please note that the Prepayment function in the Supplier Invoice can
only be used if the customizing setting for tax treatment in Invoice
Reduction is ?Tax reduction in complaint document?. Once you change the
Tax Treatment in Invoice Reduction to ?Tax reduction in original
document?, you will not be able to use Prepayment function anymore.

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 FOT_ETAX_US222 - Tax reduction in complaint document leads to wrong external tax postings ?

  The SAP error message FOT_ETAX_US222 indicates that there is a tax reduction in a complaint document that is leading to incorrect external tax postings. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations and postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax adjustments or complaints related to invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Configuration Issues: The tax codes or tax calculation procedures may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in tax calculations.
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type used for the complaint may not be compatible with the tax settings, causing incorrect tax postings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the complaint document, such as wrong tax amounts or codes, can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Tax Rates: If the tax rates have changed and the system has not been updated accordingly, it can lead to incorrect postings.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in the tax calculation logic, they may not be functioning as intended.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Configuration: Check the tax codes and tax calculation procedures in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly. Make sure that the tax rates are up to date.
  Verify Document Types: Ensure that the document type used for the complaint is appropriate for the tax settings in your system.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the complaint document for any data entry errors. Ensure that the tax amounts and codes are entered correctly.
  Update Tax Rates: If there have been changes in tax rates, update them in the system to reflect the current rates.
  Check Custom Code: If there are any custom developments related to tax calculations, review them for any issues or bugs that may be causing the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for tax configuration and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that tax postings are now correct.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the correct procedures to minimize the risk of errors in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support or a consultant with expertise in SAP tax configuration.