How To Fix IDFIHU159 - There are more tax lines in document &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIHU - FI Developments for Hungary

• Message number: 159

• Message text: There are more tax lines in document &1 / &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFIHU159 - There are more tax lines in document &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message IDFIHU159 indicates that there are more tax lines in a document than expected. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or credit memos, where the system detects an inconsistency in the number of tax lines associated with the document.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Tax Lines: The document has more tax lines than the system allows or expects based on the configuration or the tax calculation logic.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not align with the document's tax treatment, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during document creation can lead to the addition of unnecessary tax lines.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the tax calculation logic, they may inadvertently create additional tax lines.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document: Check the document in question (identified by the placeholders &1, &2, &3) for any unnecessary tax lines. Ensure that the tax codes and amounts are correctly entered.
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes and their respective settings are correctly defined in the system.
  Adjust Tax Lines: If there are indeed more tax lines than necessary, adjust the document to remove the excess lines. This may involve editing the document or recreating it with the correct tax lines.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on tax line limits and configurations.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements affecting tax calculations, review and debug the code to ensure it is functioning as intended.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) to review and edit the documents.
  Tax Configuration: Check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.