How To Fix REEXFI246 - Tax amount is not correct in item with special G/L transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Tax amount is not correct in item with special G/L transaction &1

What causes this issue?

The system determined an incorrect tax amount.

System Response

The system cannot clear the item.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the document. For more information, see SAP Note 879272.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI246 - Tax amount is not correct in item with special G/L transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI246 indicates that there is an issue with the tax amount in a financial document that involves a special G/L transaction. This error typically arises when the tax amount calculated does not match the expected amount based on the configuration or the data entered in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the amounts entered for the transaction, leading to incorrect tax calculations.
  Special G/L Transaction Issues: Special G/L transactions have specific rules and configurations that may not align with the standard tax calculations.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The jurisdiction settings for the tax may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in tax calculations.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how taxes are calculated or posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify the tax codes and rates in the system. Ensure that they are correctly configured for the relevant company code and country.
  Use transaction code OBYZ to check the tax codes and their settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Go through the transaction details to ensure that all amounts are entered correctly, including the base amount and tax amount.
  Ensure that the special G/L transaction is correctly defined and that the tax treatment is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Validate Special G/L Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the special G/L transaction in the configuration. Ensure that the tax calculation rules are correctly applied.
  Use transaction code OBXR to review the special G/L transaction settings.
  
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction settings are correctly defined and that they match the location of the transaction.
  Use transaction code OBB8 to review jurisdiction settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling special G/L transactions and tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, create a test transaction with similar parameters to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60, FB70, FB01, and OBYZ for managing financial documents and tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REEXFI246 error message in SAP.