F5218 - Company codes & and & have different tax procedures (T005)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Company codes & and & have different tax procedures (T005)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5218 - Company codes & and & have different tax procedures (T005) ?

  The SAP error message F5218 indicates that there is a mismatch in the tax procedures between two company codes involved in a transaction. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes are configured with different tax procedures in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Different Tax Procedures: Each company code in SAP can be assigned a specific tax procedure. If you attempt to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes with different tax procedures, SAP will raise this error.
  Configuration Issues: The tax procedures for the company codes may not have been set up correctly in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cross-Company Transactions: Transactions that involve intercompany postings or cross-company code transactions can trigger this error if the involved company codes have different tax settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Check Tax Procedure).
  Verify the tax procedures assigned to the company codes in question. Ensure that both company codes are using the same tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Align Tax Procedures:
  
  If the company codes are supposed to use the same tax procedure, you may need to change the tax procedure for one of the company codes to match the other.
  If they are meant to have different tax procedures due to business requirements, you will need to ensure that transactions are not being posted across these company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Check the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it is appropriate for the company codes involved and that it adheres to the tax settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with a SAP Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about changing tax procedures or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant or your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: To check and configure tax procedures.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and intercompany transactions for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that transactions can be posted without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5218 error and ensure that your company codes are correctly configured for tax procedures.