How To Fix FT191 - No output tax posting allowed for this expense account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No output tax posting allowed for this expense account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT191 - No output tax posting allowed for this expense account ?

  The SAP error message FT191, "No output tax posting allowed for this expense account," typically occurs when you attempt to post an expense that is not allowed to have output tax associated with it. This is often related to the configuration of the account in the chart of accounts or the nature of the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The expense account you are trying to use is configured in such a way that it does not allow for output tax postings. This is common for accounts that are meant for expenses where VAT or sales tax is not applicable.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post may not be compatible with output tax postings. For example, certain expense accounts are not meant to generate output tax.
  Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be appropriate for the account type or the nature of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account