How To Fix FD008 - Assigning a new tax key for & and VAT & not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Assigning a new tax key for & and VAT & not possible

What causes this issue?

In Financial Accounting customizing, the tax ID transferred in the
invoice is missing so that the system cannot determine a tax code. The
system could not determine an entry with the value &V1& nor with the
value VAT &V2&.

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?

In Financial Accounting customizing, include the external tax ID and a
corresponding internal tax code for the present partner.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD008 - Assigning a new tax key for & and VAT & not possible ?

  The SAP error message FD008, which states "Assigning a new tax key for & and VAT & not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving tax codes and VAT (Value Added Tax) assignments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a tax key to a specific VAT code in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Key Assignment: The tax key you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the VAT code you are using.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings within the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the tax code configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or vendor may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in tax key assignments.
  Legal Requirements: The tax key may not be allowed for the specific transaction type or jurisdiction due to legal or regulatory requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Key and VAT Code: Verify that the tax key you are trying to assign is valid for the VAT code in question. Ensure that the combination is allowed in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and check the tax configuration. Ensure that the tax codes and keys are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  Navigate to: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  
  
  Update Master Data: Check the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand any specific legal requirements that may affect tax key assignments.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OB40: For maintaining tax codes.
  FD01/FD02: For creating or changing customer master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.