How To Fix FCJ008 - Enter a customer without withholding tax type in the saved document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a customer without withholding tax type in the saved document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ008 - Enter a customer without withholding tax type in the saved document ?

  The SAP error message FCJ008, which states "Enter a customer without withholding tax type in the saved document," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving customers who are subject to withholding tax. This error indicates that the system expects a customer entry that does not have a withholding tax type assigned, but the document being processed has a customer that does.
  Cause:
  
  Customer Master Data: The customer in question has a withholding tax type assigned in their master data. This means that the system expects withholding tax to be applied to transactions involving this customer.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle transactions with customers that have withholding tax types.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being processed may not be compatible with customers who have withholding tax obligations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Check the withholding tax information for the customer. If the customer should not have a withholding tax type, you may need to remove it or create a new customer record without a withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Customer:
  
  If the transaction does not require withholding tax, consider using a different customer who does not have a withholding tax type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used. Ensure that it is set up to handle transactions with customers that have withholding tax types if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the withholding tax implications, consult with your finance or tax team to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is appropriate for the customer in question. If the transaction should not involve withholding tax, verify that the correct transaction type is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Understanding how withholding tax is configured in your SAP system can help prevent this error. This includes settings in the customer master data and the relevant tax codes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling withholding tax and customer master data.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has specific requirements regarding withholding tax, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect how withholding tax is processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCJ008 error and proceed with your transaction.