How To Fix M8692 - Enter a sales tax code for all partial amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Enter a sales tax code for all partial amounts

What causes this issue?

You have entered some partial amounts with a sales tax code and others
without such a code.

System Response

You cannot continue processing the document.

How to fix this error?

Please amend your entries for the partial amounts without a sales tax
or delete all sales tax codes entered for the partial amounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8692 - Enter a sales tax code for all partial amounts ?

  The SAP error message M8692, which states "Enter a sales tax code for all partial amounts," typically occurs during the processing of a sales order, invoice, or other financial transactions where sales tax is applicable. This error indicates that the system requires a sales tax code to be specified for all partial amounts involved in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Tax Code: The most common cause of this error is that one or more line items in the transaction do not have a sales tax code assigned.
  Partial Amounts: If the transaction involves partial amounts (e.g., partial deliveries or partial payments), each of these amounts must have a corresponding sales tax code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes in the system, such as missing tax codes for specific regions or product categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the transaction to ensure that each item has a sales tax code assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the details of each line item.
  Assign Sales Tax Codes: If any line items are missing a sales tax code, assign the appropriate code based on the tax regulations applicable to the transaction.
  Review Tax Configuration: If the sales tax codes are not available or are incorrectly configured, you may need to review the tax configuration settings in SAP. This can involve:
  
  Checking the tax determination settings.
  Ensuring that the relevant tax codes are defined in the system.
  Verifying that the tax codes are correctly linked to the appropriate materials or services.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct tax codes to use for different products or services.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VF01 (Create Billing Document), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) depending on where the error occurs.
  Tax Configuration: The configuration of tax codes can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to sales tax codes and configurations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax configuration within SAP.