How To Fix FT147 - Specify a cost relevant additional tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Specify a cost relevant additional tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT147 - Specify a cost relevant additional tax ?

  The SAP error message FT147, which states "Specify a cost relevant additional tax," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where additional taxes need to be specified for cost accounting purposes. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving tax calculations, such as when posting invoices or during the settlement of costs.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a cost-relevant additional tax to be specified, but it is either missing or not properly configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax types required for the transaction are not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the vendor, customer, or material may not have the necessary tax information.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require additional tax information that has not been provided.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP system for tax determination may not be configured to handle the specific scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FT147 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar, depending on your version) to review the tax codes and ensure that the necessary additional tax codes are defined and active.
  Ensure that the tax codes are marked as cost-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK03 for vendors or XD03 for customers) to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the relevant tax classification is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Details:
  
  Review the transaction details where the error occurred. Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to tax, are filled out correctly.
  If applicable, check the document type and ensure it is configured to allow for additional taxes.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have access to customizing, check the settings for tax determination in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases).
  Ensure that the settings for additional taxes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FT147 error in your SAP system.