How To Fix FMCA_TRM_MD008 - Revenue Type &1 is object-based. Tax object must be specified

FMCA_TRM_MD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_MD - PSCD: Master Data for TRM

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Revenue Type &1 is object-based. Tax object must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD008 - Revenue Type &1 is object-based. Tax object must be specified ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD008 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a revenue type in the context of tax handling. Specifically, it states that the revenue type you are trying to use is object-based, and therefore, a tax object must be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object-Based Revenue Type: The revenue type you are using is defined as object-based in the system. This means that it requires a specific tax object to be associated with it for proper processing.
  Missing Tax Object: The error typically occurs when the system cannot find a tax object associated with the revenue type in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Management (FM) module where the revenue type is not properly set up to link with the required tax object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Revenue Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for revenue types in the SAP system (Transaction code: