How To Fix SE145 - Please enter an input tax code, not an output tax code

SE145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Please enter an input tax code, not an output tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE145 - Please enter an input tax code, not an output tax code ?

  The SAP error message SE145, which states "Please enter an input tax code, not an output tax code," typically occurs in the context of tax processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve tax codes. This error indicates that the system expects an input tax code (used for purchases and expenses) but has received an output tax code (used for sales and revenue).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Selection: The user may have selected an output tax code when entering a transaction that should involve an input tax code. This often happens in scenarios like invoice processing, where the system expects a tax code that reflects the tax paid on purchases.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings of the SAP system, where the tax codes are not properly defined or categorized.
  
  
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The type of transaction being processed may not align with the tax code being