How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_REP085 - Tax base amount balance is negative

/SAPCE/FK_REP085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_REP -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Tax base amount balance is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP085 - Tax base amount balance is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP085 Tax base amount balance is negative typically occurs during the execution of tax reporting or reconciliation processes in SAP, particularly in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting. This error indicates that the tax base amount calculated for a specific reporting period is negative, which is not permissible in many tax reporting scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the financial documents that lead to a negative tax base.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings in accounts related to tax calculations can result in negative balances.
  Reversals: If there have been reversals of transactions that affect tax calculations, it could lead to a negative tax base.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of tax codes or tax calculation procedures in the system can lead to erroneous calculations.
  Timing Issues: Transactions may have been posted in the wrong period, leading to discrepancies in tax base calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Financial Documents: