How To Fix VVSCCHECK116 - &1: Tax code not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCCHECK - Payment Plan: Checks

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &1: Tax code not unique

What causes this issue?

You want to create externally calculated tax lines for a payment plan
item. However, for externally calculated tax data, you have only two
options: For the payment plan item, you can define <ZH>either</> a sales
tax code <ZH>or</> a tax code for other taxes.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

If you want to create externally calculated sales tax data for a payment
plan item, select the sales tax code for this payment plan item (MWSKZ
field in Direct Input or RFC). Otherwise, select a tax code for other
taxes (STRKZ field in Direct Input or RFC) for this payment plan item.
Remove the tax code you do not need from the dialog box.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCCHECK116 - &1: Tax code not unique ?

  The SAP error message VVSCCHECK116 with the description "Tax code not unique" typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system has encountered multiple tax codes that match the criteria for a particular transaction, leading to ambiguity in tax calculation.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Tax Codes Defined: There are multiple tax codes defined for the same combination of country, tax type, and other relevant parameters in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to overlapping or conflicting tax codes.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or material master data may have incorrect or conflicting tax classifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VVSCCHECK116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to review the tax code settings.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate tax codes for the same tax jurisdiction and type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) and material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the tax classifications are set correctly and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Tax Determination Procedure:
  
  Review the tax determination procedure in the system to ensure that it is correctly configured to select the appropriate tax code based on the transaction context.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making any changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the correct tax code is being applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax code configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), XD03 (Display Customer), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Tax Jurisdictions: Understand how tax jurisdictions work in your region and how they relate to tax codes in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code issues or the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VVSCCHECK116 error in your SAP system.