How To Fix FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS018 - Tax code must remain blank if jurisdiction code active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS - Down payments or down payment requests

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Tax code must remain blank if jurisdiction code active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS018 - Tax code must remain blank if jurisdiction code active ?

  The SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS018 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code configuration in relation to jurisdiction codes when processing down payments. This error typically arises in scenarios where the jurisdiction code is active, but a tax code has been entered in a field that should remain blank.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Jurisdiction Code Active: The system is configured to use jurisdiction codes for tax calculations, which means that the tax code field should not be populated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code has been entered in a transaction where it is not allowed when jurisdiction codes are active.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a tax code in a field that should be left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Code Settings:
  
  Verify if the jurisdiction code is indeed active for the relevant company code or transaction.
  If jurisdiction codes are active, ensure that the tax code field is left blank.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and check the fields for tax code and jurisdiction code.
  Remove any tax code that has been entered in the tax code field if jurisdiction codes are active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you are responsible for system configuration, review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  Check the settings in the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and OBB8 (for jurisdiction codes) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing training to users on how to correctly enter data in transactions involving jurisdiction codes and tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on tax code and jurisdiction code interactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBB8: Maintain Jurisdiction Codes
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS018 error and ensure that your tax code and jurisdiction code settings are correctly configured.