How To Fix FIMY_GST021 - Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox & enter reporting country

FIMY_GST021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIMY_GST - Message Class for Malaysia GST

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox & enter reporting country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIMY_GST021 - Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox & enter reporting country ?

  The SAP error message FIMY_GST021 typically occurs in the context of configuring tax settings, particularly when dealing with GST (Goods and Services Tax) in countries like India. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select the "National Currency" option instead of the "Local" checkbox and to enter the reporting country for tax purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system is expecting a specific configuration related to currency and reporting country, which has not been set correctly.
  Missing Data: The reporting country may not have been specified, or the currency settings are not aligned with the requirements for GST reporting.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the wrong checkbox or failed to enter the necessary information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where tax settings are defined (usually under Financial Accounting or Tax