How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1487 - Only one output tax code is allowed for additional cost category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Only one output tax code is allowed for additional cost category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1487 - Only one output tax code is allowed for additional cost category &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1487 Only one output tax code is allowed for additional cost category &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with additional costs in procurement or sales processes. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple output tax codes assigned to a single additional cost category, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tax Codes: The primary cause of this error is that the configuration for the additional cost category allows for more than one output tax code, which violates the system's requirement that only one output tax code can be assigned to that category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax code settings or in the additional cost category settings in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant materials or services may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicting tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the additional cost categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that each additional cost category is assigned only one output tax code. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and reviewing the settings for tax codes and additional costs.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or services involved in the transaction. Ensure that the tax codes assigned are consistent and do not conflict with the additional cost category settings.
  If necessary, update the master data to ensure that only one output tax code is assigned to the relevant additional cost category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to tax code configuration and additional cost categories to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM02 for material master changes, or VK11 for pricing conditions to make the necessary adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on tax code configuration and additional cost categories.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for handling additional costs and tax codes.