How To Fix FCJ004 - For a split, enter a customer without withholding tax type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: For a split, enter a customer without withholding tax type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ004 - For a split, enter a customer without withholding tax type ?

  The SAP error message FCJ004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of withholding tax types when processing a split payment. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires a customer to be entered without a withholding tax type for the split transaction to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The customer account involved in the transaction is set up with a withholding tax type, which is not compatible with the split payment process.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific configuration that does not allow for withholding tax types to be applied.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data may not be correctly configured, leading to the system expecting a different setup for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Check the withholding tax type assigned to the customer. If it is set, consider creating a separate customer account for transactions that require split payments without withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  Review the transaction settings to ensure that they are compatible with the withholding tax requirements. If the transaction does not require withholding tax, ensure that the correct settings are applied.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Customer:
  
  If the transaction requires a split payment and the current customer has a withholding tax type, consider using a different customer account that does not have a withholding tax type assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for withholding tax in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that the settings align with the requirements for split payments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different withholding tax types and their implications on customer transactions.
  Split Payment Process: Familiarize yourself with the split payment process in SAP, including how it interacts with customer accounts and withholding tax.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring withholding tax and handling split payments.
  
  By addressing the customer master data and ensuring the correct configuration for the transaction, you should be able to resolve the FCJ004 error message.