How To Fix FC704 - You cannot set both the EU and GCC indicators

FC704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: You cannot set both the EU and GCC indicators

What causes this issue?

You cannot select both the <LS>EU Country</> and <LS>GCC Country</>
check boxes for the same country.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC704 - You cannot set both the EU and GCC indicators ?

  The SAP error message FC704, which states "You cannot set both the EU and GCC indicators," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or tax configuration within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the settings related to tax indicators for transactions that involve European Union (EU) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when both the EU and GCC tax indicators are activated for a transaction or configuration setting. In SAP, these indicators are mutually exclusive because they represent different tax regimes and compliance requirements. The system does not allow both indicators to be set simultaneously for a single transaction or master data record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one of the indicators (either EU or GCC) is set for the relevant transaction or configuration. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine