How To Fix FIMY_GST016 - Enter either company code or tax on sales purchases group

FIMY_GST016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIMY_GST - Message Class for Malaysia GST

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter either company code or tax on sales purchases group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIMY_GST016 - Enter either company code or tax on sales purchases group ?

  The SAP error message FIMY_GST016 indicates that the system requires either a company code or a tax on sales/purchases group to be entered in order to proceed with a transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of tax configuration or when processing financial documents that involve tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity. If it is not specified, the system cannot determine the relevant tax settings.
  Missing Tax on Sales/Purchases Group: This group categorizes transactions for tax purposes. If it is not provided, the system cannot apply the correct tax rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the tax codes or tax groups.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the required fields in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Company Code: Ensure that the