How To Fix FQ799 - Tax entered is incorrect

FQ799 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Tax entered is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The system carries out a check of the tax amounts per tax code. The
amount entered is different from the calculated amount (using the
percentage rates defined in the tax code).

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to have the tax amount calculated, first delete the old tax
amount and set the indicator 'Calculate tax'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ799 - Tax entered is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message FQ799, which states "Tax entered is incorrect," typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error can arise due to various reasons related to tax configuration, data entry, or system settings.
  Causes of Error FQ799
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code entered may not be valid for the transaction or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction: If the tax jurisdiction is not set up properly or is missing, the system may not be able to calculate the tax correctly.
  
  
  Invalid Tax Rates: The tax rates associated with the tax code may be outdated or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The type of transaction (e.g., sales, purchase) may not align with the tax code being used.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors, such as typos in the tax amount or code, can trigger this error.
  
  
  Configuration