How To Fix MN311 - Discrepancy betw. tax codes & (supplier busn. vol.) and & (company code)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Discrepancy betw. tax codes & (supplier busn. vol.) and & (company code)

What causes this issue?

Tax computation using the tax jurisdiction code is active for company
code &V3&.
In this case, the updating of supplier business volumes and settlement
accounting are carried out with the tax code &V2& and tax jurisdiction
code for tax-exempt transactions of the company code.
However, data exists for tax code &V1&. This is not allowed.
The relevant condition record has the (internal) number &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN311 - Discrepancy betw. tax codes & (supplier busn. vol.) and & (company code) ?

  The SAP error message MN311 indicates a discrepancy between the tax codes used for a supplier's business volume and the tax codes defined for the company code. This error typically arises during the processing of invoices or when performing tax-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Tax Codes: The tax codes assigned to the supplier do not match the tax codes defined for the company code in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the tax settings for either the supplier or the company code.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or maintaining supplier master data or company code settings can lead to this error.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations or tax codes that have not been updated in the system can also cause discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify the tax codes assigned to the supplier.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined and correspond to the tax codes used in the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the tax configuration for the company code (transaction code OBYZ for tax codes).
  Ensure that the tax codes used by the supplier are also configured for the company code.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes:
  
  If there are discrepancies, update the tax codes in either the supplier master data or the company code settings to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue is related to changes in tax regulations, consult with your tax department or external tax advisors to ensure compliance and correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Supplier Master Data
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  FB70: Enter Outgoing Invoice
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax code discrepancies.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and supplier master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN311 error and ensure that your tax codes are correctly aligned between suppliers and company codes.