How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_REP086 - Tax amount balance is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_REP -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Tax amount balance is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP086 - Tax amount balance is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP086 Tax amount balance is negative typically occurs during the execution of tax reporting transactions, such as when generating tax reports or during the posting of financial documents. This error indicates that the system has detected a negative balance in the tax amounts, which is not permissible according to the tax reporting requirements.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may be incorrectly configured, leading to negative tax amounts.
  Posting Errors: There may have been incorrect postings in the financial documents that resulted in negative tax amounts.
  Data Entry Mistakes: Manual entry errors in invoices or credit memos can lead to discrepancies in tax amounts.
  Reversals: If there are reversals of transactions that were previously posted, it may lead to a situation where the tax amount becomes negative.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion errors can lead to negative balances.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Tax Configuration: Check the configuration of tax codes and rates in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Analyze Financial Documents: Review the financial documents that are causing the error. Look for any incorrect postings or entries that may have led to the negative tax amount.
  Correct Posting Errors: If errors are found in the postings, make the necessary corrections. This may involve reversing incorrect entries and re-posting them correctly.
  Check for Reversals: Ensure that any reversals of transactions are correctly accounted for and do not lead to negative tax amounts.
  Consult with Finance Team: Work with the finance team to understand the context of the transactions and ensure that all entries are valid and correctly posted.
  Run Tax Reports: Use SAP's tax reporting tools to generate reports and analyze tax amounts to identify discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB08 (Reverse Document), and S_ALR_87012357 (Tax Report).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for tax reporting and configuration to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.