How To Fix FS216 - Only input tax is allowed for account & &, & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Only input tax is allowed for account & &, & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS216 - Only input tax is allowed for account & &, & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FS216 ("Only input tax is allowed for account & &, & is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving tax codes and accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting an input tax (which is a tax that a business can reclaim) but has encountered a situation where an output tax (which is a tax that a business collects from customers) is being applied incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account specified in the transaction is not configured to handle input tax. This can happen if the account is set up for output tax instead.
  Tax Code Misconfiguration: The tax code used in the transaction may not be appropriate for the account being used. For example, if the tax code is meant for output tax but the account is set up for input tax, this error will occur.
  Transaction Type: The