How To Fix FQ877 - Document & & & contains different tax codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Document & & & contains different tax codes

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& &V2& &V3& contains different tax codes in the G/L account
items. For technical reasons, only one tax code is allowed.

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?

Use the same tax code for all G/L account items. If necessary, generate
a corresponding number of FI documents.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ877 - Document & & & contains different tax codes ?

  The SAP error message FQ877 indicates that a document contains different tax codes, which is not allowed in certain financial transactions. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where multiple tax codes are applied to the same document.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tax Codes: The document being processed has line items that are assigned different tax codes. This can happen if different items in a single invoice are subject to different tax rates or types.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to disallow documents with multiple tax codes for specific transaction types or in certain company codes.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter different tax codes for line items when creating or modifying a document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Line Items: Check the line items of the document to identify where different tax codes are being applied. Ensure that all line items should indeed have the same tax code based on the applicable tax regulations.
  Consolidate Tax Codes: If possible, consolidate the line items so that they all use the same tax code. This may involve creating separate documents for items with different tax codes.
  Adjust Configuration: If the business process requires the use of multiple tax codes in a single document, consult with your SAP configuration team to see if the system settings can be adjusted to allow this.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the tax codes in the document before attempting to post it again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) to review and edit the documents.
  Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, to ensure that tax codes are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling tax codes and related error messages.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering tax codes to minimize the occurrence of this error in the future.
  
  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 SAP Financial Accounting.