How To Fix FKKIDPL_MSG016 - VAT Split Options are not allowed(Business Partner & Is a Natural Person)

FKKIDPL_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKIDPL_MSG - FKKIDPL_MSG

• Message number: 016

• Message text: VAT Split Options are not allowed(Business Partner & Is a Natural Person)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKIDPL_MSG016 - VAT Split Options are not allowed(Business Partner & Is a Natural Person) ?

  The SAP error message FKKIDPL_MSG016 indicates that there is an issue with VAT split options in the context of a business partner that is classified as a natural person. This error typically arises in the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules when dealing with billing or invoicing processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system does not allow VAT split options for business partners that are classified as natural persons. This is often due to legal or regulatory requirements that dictate how VAT should be handled for individuals versus businesses. In many jurisdictions, VAT splitting is only applicable to business entities and not to individual consumers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the business partner in question. Ensure that the business partner is correctly classified as a natural person and that the VAT settings are appropriate for