How To Fix /GSINS/ID_BR120 - Exemption Rate (&1%) and Exemption Base (&2) cannot be entered both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/ID_BR -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Exemption Rate (&1%) and Exemption Base (&2) cannot be entered both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/ID_BR120 - Exemption Rate (&1%) and Exemption Base (&2) cannot be entered both ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/ID_BR120 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry related to exemption rates and exemption bases in the system. Specifically, it states that both an exemption rate and an exemption base cannot be entered simultaneously for a particular transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Data Entry Conflict: Both an exemption rate (a percentage) and an exemption base (a monetary amount) are being entered for the same tax condition or transaction. The system is designed to accept only one of these inputs at a time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax settings or in the way exemptions are defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may have conflicting settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Input Data: Check the transaction or configuration where the error occurred. Ensure that you are only entering either an exemption rate or an exemption base, but not both. Remove one of the entries based on your business requirements.
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and review the tax settings related to exemptions.
  Ensure that the settings for exemption rates and exemption bases are correctly defined and do not conflict.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review: 
  
  Review the master data for the relevant customer, vendor, or material. Ensure that the tax classification and exemption settings are consistent and do not lead to conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to properly configure exemptions.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as SPRO for configuration and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the correct procedures for entering exemption rates and bases to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your tax exemption settings are correctly configured in SAP.