How To Fix WS116 - Tax code & with tax type & (&) not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Tax code & with tax type & (&) not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS116 - Tax code & with tax type & (&) not allowed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS116 - Tax code & with tax type & (&) not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a tax code is used in a transaction that is not allowed for the specified tax type. In other words, the tax code assigned to a line item or document is not valid for the tax type configured or expected in the system for that particular transaction or country.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a tax code that is not defined for the tax type in the country or company code.
  Tax code and tax type mismatch due to incorrect configuration or master data.
  Attempting to post a document with a tax code that is not allowed for the tax category (e.g., input tax vs output tax).
  Incorrect tax procedure or condition records that link tax codes and tax types improperly.
  
  
  Explanation of the Message Variables:
  
  & (first) = Tax code used in the transaction.
  & (second) = Tax type expected or configured.
  & (third) = Additional info, often the tax type or country code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code used is correctly defined for the country and tax type.
  Ensure the tax code is active and valid for the company code and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Type Assignment:
  
  Check the tax type assigned to the tax code.
  Tax types typically include:
  
  H - Input tax
  J - Output tax
  K - Special tax types
  
  
  Make sure the tax code is assigned to the correct tax type as per the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Procedure and Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction OBYZ to check the tax procedure assigned to the company code.
  Use FTXP and OBQ1 to verify condition records and tax code assignments.
  Ensure that the tax procedure allows the tax code and tax type combination.
  
  
  
  Check Document and Line Item Tax Data:
  
  Review the document where the error occurs.
  Confirm that the tax code entered matches the expected tax type for the line item.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data or Transaction Data:
  
  If the tax code is incorrect, correct it in the transaction.
  If the tax code is missing or wrongly assigned, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Country-Specific Tax Configuration:
  
  Some countries have specific tax types and codes.
  Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and SAP country version settings.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in FI (Financial Accounting) and MM (Materials Management) modules during invoice posting or tax calculation.
  It is important to maintain consistency between tax codes, tax types, and tax procedures.
  If custom tax codes are created, ensure they are properly integrated into the tax procedure.
  Sometimes, this error can occur after system upgrades or changes in tax configuration, so review recent changes if the error suddenly appears.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS116 - Tax code & with tax type & (&) not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Tax code used is not valid for the tax type in the transaction
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct tax code and tax type assignments in FTXP, OBYZ, and related configuration
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  FTXP, OBYZ, OBQ1, FB60/FB70 (posting), MIRO (invoice verification)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide:
  
  The tax code and tax type values from the error message.
  The transaction where the error occurs.
  Company code and country details.
  
  This will help in giving more precise guidance.