How To Fix /SAPPCE/01078 - For credit-side down payment chains only tax type "output tax" is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: For credit-side down payment chains only tax type "output tax" is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01078 - For credit-side down payment chains only tax type "output tax" is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01078 indicates that there is an issue with the tax type being used in a credit-side down payment chain. Specifically, it states that only the tax type "output tax" is allowed for these types of transactions. This error typically arises in the context of down payments and tax calculations in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a transaction attempts to use a tax type other than "output tax" in a credit-side down payment chain. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax type assigned to the down payment or the related invoice is not set to "output tax."
  Transaction Type Misconfiguration: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the requirements for credit-side down payments.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of tax codes or types that do not conform to the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant configuration path) to review the tax types configured in your system.
  Ensure that the tax type for the down payment is set to "output tax."
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the document that triggered the error. Look at the tax codes used in the down payment and ensure they are set to "output tax."
  If you are using a custom transaction type, verify that it is correctly configured to handle credit-side down payments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Entries:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect entries, you may need to reverse or adjust the document that caused the error and re-enter it with the correct tax type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to down payments and tax handling to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), F-48 (Down Payment Request), and F-54 (Clear Down Payment).
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax codes and types are configured in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing how to set up tax determination procedures.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.