How To Fix ICC_NF_WRITER024 - Tax rate with 2 decimal places differs too much from the one with 4 DP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NF_WRITER - Messages for Nota Fiscal Writer, Numbering and Printing

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Tax rate with 2 decimal places differs too much from the one with 4 DP

What causes this issue?

You maintained a tax rate with 2 decimal places for a nota fiscal item.
However, for the same nota fiscal item, a tax rate with 4 decimal places
already existed for reporting purposes.
Percentage rates may only differ by less than one hundredth.
Rates per unit (pauta) may only differ by less than one hundredth for
the same number of units and the same unit of measure (UoM).

System Response

You cannot save the rate with 2 decimal places.

How to fix this error?

You need to change the tax rates so that their difference is less than
one hundredth or remove the tax rate with 4 decimal places.
If the tax rate with 4 decimal places for reporting purposes is wrong,
you can:
Change it by using
<DS:REPN.J_1B_DETERMINE_4DEC_NF> Determine Nota Fiscais w/Tax Rate of 4
Decimal Places for PIS/COFINS</> report, or
Delete it using the
<DS:REPN.J_1B_DETERMINE_4DEC_NFDEL> Reset the Tax Rate with 4 Decimal
Places to 0 (incl. No. of Units)</> report.
Then, if necessary, change the rate with 2 decimal places.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER024 - Tax rate with 2 decimal places differs too much from the one with 4 DP ?

  The SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER024 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax rate defined in the system with two decimal places and the one with four decimal places. This typically occurs in the context of tax calculations, especially when dealing with different tax jurisdictions or when integrating with external systems that may have different tax rate precision.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Rate Configuration: The tax rate configured in the system may have been set with two decimal places, while the tax rate being applied or calculated has four decimal places. This can lead to inconsistencies in tax calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of tax rates or incorrect data migration can lead to mismatches in the expected precision.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with external applications (like e-commerce platforms or third-party tax calculation services), the tax rates received from these systems may not match the precision expected by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tax Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the tax configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB40 for tax codes).
  Check the tax rates defined in the system and ensure that they are consistent in terms of decimal places.
  Adjust the tax rates to ensure they match the required precision (either 2 or 4 decimal places).
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Calculation Settings:
  
  If your business process requires a specific number of decimal places, ensure that the settings in the tax calculation configuration reflect this.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the relevant tax calculation schema.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being entered into the system to ensure that it adheres to the expected format and precision.
  Implement checks or validations to prevent incorrect tax rates from being entered.
  
  
  
  Integration Review:
  
  If the issue arises from an integration with an external system, review the data being sent to SAP.
  Ensure that the external system is configured to send tax rates with the correct number of decimal places.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that tax calculations are accurate.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax calculations and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding tax configuration and integration to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  By addressing the discrepancies in tax rate precision, you should be able to resolve the ICC_NF_WRITER024 error and ensure accurate tax calculations in your SAP system.