How To Fix FOT_TXA002 - Doc &1/&2/&3 has tax countries with different calculation settings.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Doc &1/&2/&3 has tax countries with different calculation settings.

What causes this issue?

The document has tax countries which have different tax calculation
settings.
The scenario is not supported by the system if the tax countries in the
document have different settings for line-wise tax calculation.

System Response

Posting such a document is not allowed

How to fix this error?

Do not use tax countries with different line-wise tax calculation
settings in a single accounting document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_TXA002 - Doc &1/&2/&3 has tax countries with different calculation settings. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA002 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the tax calculation settings for different tax countries associated with a particular document. This typically occurs when a document (like an invoice or a financial transaction) involves multiple tax jurisdictions that have different tax calculation rules or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tax Jurisdictions: The document involves multiple tax countries or regions, each with its own tax calculation settings.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: The tax calculation settings (like tax codes, rates, or methods) for the involved countries are not aligned or are incompatible.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect tax codes or settings for specific countries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document: Check the document in question (identified by the document number in the error message) to see which tax countries are involved.
  Check Tax Codes: Verify the tax codes used in the document. Ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured for each country involved.
  Tax Configuration: Go to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) and review the tax calculation settings for each relevant country. Ensure that they are consistent and correctly set up.
  Adjust Document: If necessary, adjust the document to ensure that it only includes tax codes from countries with compatible settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration for the countries involved.
  Testing: After making changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code determination) or OB40 (for tax calculation settings) to review and adjust tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify tax settings in the SAP system.
  Consult with Experts: If the issue persists, consider consulting with a SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant or a tax expert familiar with the specific requirements of the countries involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FOT_TXA002 error message in SAP.