How To Fix FS220 - 2 different tax rates were used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: 2 different tax rates were used

What causes this issue?

You are entering a posting in foreign currency. In doing so you
manually enter document and local currency amounts. The amounts entered
for taxes thereby produce a different tax percentage in the document
currency as in the local currency. This is not permitted.

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?

Correct the tax amounts in document or local currency, so that the
ratio between the tax amount and the tax base amount, in both document
and local currency, is equal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS220 - 2 different tax rates were used ?

  The SAP error message FS220 indicates that two different tax rates have been applied to a single transaction, which is not allowed in the context of the specific financial operation being performed. This error typically arises in scenarios involving tax calculations, such as during invoice processing or when posting financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tax Codes: The transaction may involve multiple line items that have been assigned different tax codes, leading to the application of different tax rates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, allowing for conflicting tax rates to be applied.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the use of multiple tax rates.
  Master Data Issues: Vendor or customer master data may have inconsistent tax information, leading to the application of different rates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Line Items: Check the line items of the transaction to ensure that all items are using the same tax code.