How To Fix TU768 - Minimum and maximum taxes not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Minimum and maximum taxes not permitted

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a budget billing plan with minimum and maximum tax
levels. This is not permitted in the following cases:
The budget billing plan consists of more than one contract
The budget billing plan consists of more than one subtransaction.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU768 - Minimum and maximum taxes not permitted ?

  The SAP error message TU768 ("Minimum and maximum taxes not permitted") typically occurs in the context of tax configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax codes and tax calculation procedures. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the tax settings, specifically regarding the minimum and maximum tax limits defined for a particular tax code or tax jurisdiction.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may have been configured with both minimum and maximum tax rates, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  Tax Calculation Procedure: The tax calculation procedure may not support the combination of minimum and maximum taxes.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax settings across different areas (e.g., sales, purchasing) or between different company codes.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the tax calculation logic may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code does not have both minimum and maximum tax rates defined simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Calculation Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code OBQ1 to review the tax calculation procedures.
  Ensure that the procedure being used does not require both minimum and maximum tax settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Settings:
  
  If both minimum and maximum taxes are defined, decide which one is necessary and remove the other.
  Ensure that the tax settings are consistent across all relevant areas (sales, purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP, as there may be specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBQ1: Maintain Tax Calculation Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TU768 error and implement a solution to resolve it.