How To Fix FOT_TXA016 - Documents with different tax calculation settings are not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Documents with different tax calculation settings are not supported.

What causes this issue?

The documents have tax countries with different tax calculation
settings. They cannot be posted together. Documents may only be posted
in groups if the tax countries in the documents have the same tax
calculation settings.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA016 - Documents with different tax calculation settings are not supported. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA016 indicates that there are documents involved in a transaction that have different tax calculation settings, which is not supported by the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple documents (like invoices, credit memos, etc.) are being processed together, and they have inconsistent tax settings.
  Causes:
  
  Different Tax Codes: The documents may be using different tax codes that have different tax calculation settings.
  Tax Calculation Methods: The documents might be using different tax calculation methods (e.g., tax on sales, tax on purchases).
  Different Tax Jurisdictions: The documents may belong to different tax jurisdictions that have different tax rules.
  Document Types: Different document types may have different tax settings configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Tax Codes: Check the tax codes used in the documents and ensure they are consistent. If necessary, change the tax codes to match.
  Check Document Types: Ensure that the document types being processed have the same tax calculation settings.
  Reconfigure Tax Settings: If the issue is due to configuration, review and adjust the tax settings in the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Separate Processing: If the documents cannot be made consistent, consider processing them separately to avoid the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on tax configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax codes) or SPRO (for configuration) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.