How To Fix FCJ027 - Do not enter withholding tax info if customer is not w/tax-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Do not enter withholding tax info if customer is not w/tax-relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ027 - Do not enter withholding tax info if customer is not w/tax-relevant ?

  The SAP error message FCJ027 indicates that you are trying to enter withholding tax information for a customer who is not marked as withholding tax relevant in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, such as invoice postings or payment processing, where withholding tax data is required.
  Cause:
  
  Customer Master Data: The customer in question is not set up as withholding tax relevant in the customer master data. This means that the system does not expect any withholding tax information to be entered for this customer.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to process may require withholding tax information, but the customer is not configured to handle such transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code FD02 for change or FD03 for display).
  Check the withholding tax tab to see if the customer is marked as withholding tax relevant. If not, you may need to update the customer master data to include the relevant withholding tax information.
  Ensure that the appropriate withholding tax types are assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  If the customer should not have withholding tax applied, ensure that you are not entering withholding tax information in the transaction.
  If the transaction requires withholding tax, consider whether you need to use a different customer who is set up for withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the withholding tax relevance of a customer, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for withholding tax. This includes defining withholding tax types, rates, and relevant accounts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring withholding tax and managing customer master data.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCJ027 error and proceed with your transaction.