How To Fix FX234 - Only tax codes for output tax allowed

FX234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Only tax codes for output tax allowed

What causes this issue?

You must enter an output tax code for this account, since this has been
entered as a requirement in the account master record. Code &V1& is not
an output tax code.

System Response

The item is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the tax code in the sample item or change the tax category in
the account master record.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX234 - Only tax codes for output tax allowed ?

  The SAP error message FX234 "Only tax codes for output tax allowed" typically occurs in the context of tax determination in financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax codes in sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system expects an output tax code, but an input tax code has been provided instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction is defined as an input tax code (used for purchases) rather than an output tax code (used for sales).
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the tax code as valid for the transaction type.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction being processed (e.g., sales invoice) is expected to have an output tax code, but the system is receiving an input tax code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Tax Code: Verify the tax code being used