How To Fix >4668 - Use transaction "Change Document" for credit memos with WTax reference

>4668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Use transaction "Change Document" for credit memos with WTax reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4668 - Use transaction "Change Document" for credit memos with WTax reference ?

  The SAP error message 4668 indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of credit memos that have a withholding tax (WTax) reference. This error typically arises when a user attempts to process or display a credit memo in a way that is not allowed due to the presence of a WTax reference.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that credit memos with a WTax reference be handled through the "Change Document" transaction rather than through standard document display or processing transactions. This is a safeguard to ensure that any changes or updates to the credit memo are properly tracked and managed, especially when withholding tax implications are involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Instead of trying to process the credit memo through the usual transaction (like FB03 for display), use the transaction code FB02 (Change Document) to make any necessary changes to the