Summary
This error occurs when the VAT code used on a transaction line does not match the VAT code that has been configured as the required VAT code for the selected general ledger account in Twinfield.
Short Answer
In Twinfield, you can configure a preferred VAT code for a general ledger account. If the VAT checkbox is enabled for that account, only the configured VAT code can be used. If a different VAT code is selected on the transaction line, Twinfield displays this error message.
When Do You Use This?
Use this article when you receive the following error message in Twinfield:
"The VAT code on the transaction line does not match the VAT code defined for the general ledger account."
This error is related to the settings of the selected general ledger account in Twinfield.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Check the settings of the relevant general ledger account in Twinfield:
Go to Financial Professionals.
Navigate to Dimensions.
Click Profit & Loss.
Search for and open the relevant general ledger account.
Open the Links tab.
Check whether the VAT option is selected.
Execution
If the VAT option is selected:
The configured VAT code is linked to the general ledger account.
Only that VAT code can be used when posting transactions to this general ledger account.
The error message will appear if a different VAT code is selected.
To prevent this error message from occurring:
Open the relevant general ledger account.
Go to the Links tab.
Clear the VAT checkbox.
After disabling this checkbox:
The error message will no longer occur.
You will be able to use all VAT codes in combination with the selected general ledger account.