How To Fix OB260 - Tax key &1 from HT &2 is not the same tax key &3 from HT &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Tax key &1 from HT &2 is not the same tax key &3 from HT &4

What causes this issue?

The tax status from Handling Type of goods receipt is not the
same tax status as from Handling Type of goods issue.

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?

As tax status of the handling type goods receipt and goods issue should
be
the same, change your handling type either for goods receipt or goods
issue.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB260 - Tax key &1 from HT &2 is not the same tax key &3 from HT &4 ?

  The SAP error message OB260 indicates a mismatch between tax keys in the system. Specifically, it occurs when the tax key from one tax handling type (HT) does not match the expected tax key from another tax handling type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, tax calculations, or when configuring tax settings.
  Cause:
  The error message OB260 is typically caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The tax keys defined in the tax configuration do not align with the tax keys used in the transaction. This can happen if the tax codes are not properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code assigned to a particular transaction may not correspond to the tax handling type expected by the system.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Configuration: If there have been recent changes to tax configurations or tax codes, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting tax codes or handling types can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB260 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to review the tax configuration.
  Ensure that the tax keys for the relevant tax handling types are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the tax codes and their corresponding tax keys.
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction match the expected tax keys for the handling types involved.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct tax code is being used and that it corresponds to the correct tax handling type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration and handling types to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex tax configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes), and OB40 (Define Tax Keys).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration issues, as they may provide specific guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for tax configuration to ensure that your settings align with SAP's recommendations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OB260 error in your SAP system.