How To Fix FQ664 - Tax indicators are not unique in FI document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Tax indicators are not unique in FI document

What causes this issue?

When entering a request, you can enter tax codes in:
<ZH>Subledger account items</>, that is, on the entry screen for the
individual document or in fast entry
<zh>G/L account items</>
If you have entered a tax code in the subledger account items, you must
use the same tax code in the G/L account items. You have entered tax
code &V1& in the subledger account items.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete all tax codes and either enter the tax code only in the
subledger account items or the G/L account items.
If the <LS>Tax Code</> field is predefined as a required entry field in
the subledger account items but you want to enter different tax codes
in the G/L account items, you can override required field entry in the
subledger account items by entering the placeholder <LB>**</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ664 - Tax indicators are not unique in FI document ?

  The SAP error message FQ664, which states "Tax indicators are not unique in FI document," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when there are multiple tax indicators that are not uniquely defined for the same line item. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple tax codes are applied to a single transaction or when there are inconsistencies in the tax configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tax Codes: The document may have multiple line items with different tax codes that are not clearly defined or are conflicting.
  Tax Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the tax configuration settings in the system, such as incorrect tax codes or tax categories.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, it may lead to situations where tax indicators are not unique across different segments of the document.
  Incorrect Master Data: Vendor or customer master data may have conflicting tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the line items in the financial document to ensure that each line item has a unique tax indicator. If there are duplicates, adjust the tax codes accordingly.
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the system. Ensure that tax codes are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or conflicts.
  Adjust Master Data: Verify the tax information in the vendor or customer master data. Ensure that the tax indicators are correctly assigned and do not conflict with each other.
  Document Splitting Settings: If document splitting is enabled, review the settings to ensure that tax indicators are correctly defined for each segment.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on tax configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), or FB03 (Display Document) to analyze the document causing the error.
  Tax Configuration: The configuration for tax codes can be found in the SAP IMG under Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  SAP Help Portal: For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or the SAP Community for discussions related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configuration.