How To Fix FS885 - Posting in foreign currency not allowed for external tax system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Posting in foreign currency not allowed for external tax system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS885 - Posting in foreign currency not allowed for external tax system ?

  The SAP error message FS885 ("Posting in foreign currency not allowed for external tax system") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction in a foreign currency while using an external tax system that does not support such transactions. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax calculations and postings that involve multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  External Tax System Configuration: The external tax system may not be configured to handle foreign currency transactions. This can be due to settings that restrict postings to local currency only.
  Currency Settings in SAP: The document being posted may have a currency that is not supported by the external tax system, or the configuration in SAP may not allow for foreign currency postings.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may be restricted from posting in foreign currencies based on the configuration of the external tax system.
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be set up to handle foreign currency transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Tax System Configuration: Review the settings in the external tax system to ensure it is configured to allow postings in foreign currencies. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings or consult with the vendor of the external tax system.
  Review SAP Configuration: Ensure that the SAP system is configured correctly to allow foreign currency postings. This includes checking the following:
  
  Currency settings in the company code.
  Document type settings.
  Tax code settings.
  
  
  Use Local Currency: If possible, try to post the transaction in the local currency instead of a foreign currency. This may involve converting the amounts to the local currency before posting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for both SAP and the external tax system for any specific requirements or limitations regarding currency postings.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for the external tax system for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OB40 for tax codes, OBY6 for currency settings).
  Testing: Conduct tests in a development or quality assurance environment to replicate the issue and validate any changes made to the configuration before applying them in the production environment.
  
  By addressing the configuration settings in both SAP and the external tax system, you should be able to resolve the FS885 error and allow for postings in foreign currencies.