How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC096 - Multiple Account Assignment is not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC - Message class for US internal tax calculation

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Multiple Account Assignment is not supported.

This is a customizable error message; in order to adjust the message
type or switch it off completely, please contact SAP support center. In
case this error message is switched off, no accounts (GL account and
Vendor/Customer account) or Cost Center will be passed to the import
parameter of this (Preprocess) enhancement; thus, they will also not be
passed to the Change Fields enhancement and later to the external tax
calculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC096 - Multiple Account Assignment is not supported. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC096: Multiple Account Assignment is not supported typically occurs in the context of tax calculations, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve multiple account assignments. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because it involves multiple account assignments, which is not supported in the current configuration or context.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Account Assignments: The error is triggered when a transaction (like an invoice or a payment) is trying to assign tax amounts to multiple accounts, which is not allowed in the current setup.
  Configuration Issues: The tax calculation configuration may not support multiple account assignments for the specific transaction type or tax code being used.
  Transaction Type Limitations: Certain transaction types may inherently not support multiple account assignments due to the way they are designed in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Details: Check the transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that it is not trying to assign tax amounts to multiple accounts. If it is, consider restructuring the transaction to use a single account assignment.
  Adjust Configuration: If multiple account assignments are necessary, review the tax configuration settings in SAP. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for multiple account assignments, if applicable.
  Use a Different Transaction Type: If the current transaction type does not support multiple account assignments, consider using a different transaction type that does.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to tax calculation and account assignments to understand the limitations and configurations better.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the tax calculation functionality.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as OB40 (Tax Codes) and OBYZ (Tax Calculation).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.