How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1836 - CoCd &1: Chain &2 has diff.tax codes or account assignments; Termination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 836

• Message text: CoCd &1: Chain &2 has diff.tax codes or account assignments; Termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1836 - CoCd &1: Chain &2 has diff.tax codes or account assignments; Termination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1836 indicates that there is a discrepancy in tax codes or account assignments within a chain in the context of a specific company code (CoCd). This error typically arises during the processing of documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Different Tax Codes: The error occurs when the chain of documents (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) contains different tax codes that are not compatible with each other.
  Inconsistent Account Assignments: If the account assignments (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) differ across the documents in the chain, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or account assignment settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to inconsistencies in tax codes or account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Chain of Documents: Check the documents involved in the chain (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) to identify any discrepancies in tax codes or account assignments.
  Standardize Tax Codes: Ensure that all documents in the chain use the same tax code. If necessary, update the tax codes to be consistent across all documents.
  Align Account Assignments: Make sure that the account assignments are consistent across the documents. If there are differences, adjust them to match.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for tax codes and account assignments in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the documents involved.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the error is triggered.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the documents or configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not recur and that the documents process correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the documents in the chain are consistent in terms of tax codes and account assignments.