How To Fix RE_IT001 - Incorrect flow type for input tax treatment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Incorrect flow type for input tax treatment

What causes this issue?

An incorrect flow type/flow type group has been set in Customizing for
the input tax treatment.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the settings as follows:
Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Transactions ->
Determine Transaction Types for Internal Transactions
Input tax correction foll.fiscal year ,,160,,Credit memo in following
year
Input tax correction current fiscal year ,,,,170,,Real estate
management: Correction after capital
Transaction type 160 must be assigned to transaction type group 12, and
transaction type 170 must be assigned to transaction type group 11.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE_IT001 - Incorrect flow type for input tax treatment ?

  The SAP error message "RE_IT001 Incorrect flow type for input tax treatment" typically occurs in the context of real estate management or when dealing with input tax treatment in financial transactions. This error indicates that the flow type being used does not match the expected input tax treatment configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type used in the transaction does not correspond to the expected input tax treatment. This can happen if the flow type is not set up correctly in the system or if it is not compatible with the tax treatment rules defined in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for input tax treatment may not be aligned with the flow types being used. This can include settings in the tax codes, tax categories, or flow type definitions.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect flow type is selected during the transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the flow types in the SAP system. Ensure that the flow type being used is correctly defined and is compatible with the input tax treatment settings.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for flow types and verify that they are set up correctly for the relevant tax treatment.
  
  
  
  Review Input Tax Treatment Settings: Check the input tax treatment settings in the system to ensure they align with the flow types being used. This may involve reviewing tax codes and their associated settings.
  
  Go to the transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OB40 for tax codes) and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, ensure that the correct flow type is selected when processing the transaction. Double-check the entries made during the transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the flow types and input tax treatment relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  RECN: Real Estate Management
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (for checking related transactions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.