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

/SAPCE/FK_REP086 - Overview

• 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