How To Fix GLT1212 - The specific characteristic distribution to tax accounts is activated

GLT1212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT1 - Split processor: Maintain control tables

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The specific characteristic distribution to tax accounts is activated

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GLT1212 - Details

• The SAP error message GLT1212 indicates that the specific characteristic distribution to tax accounts is activated, which typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling. This error can arise when there is an attempt to post a transaction that does not comply with the settings for tax accounts in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to require specific characteristics for tax accounts, and the transaction being processed does not meet these requirements.
  Missing Characteristics: The necessary characteristics (such as tax codes or account assignments) are not provided in the transaction.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT1212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for tax accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that the settings