How To Fix FQ308 - Specify tax commitment item with separate update only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Specify tax commitment item with separate update only

What causes this issue?

In the BBTAX-Structure for the data transfer a tax commitment item
was passed over. However in Customizing no separate tax recording is
set for the company code concerned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the tax commitment item from the BBTAX-Structure or
change the Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ308 - Specify tax commitment item with separate update only ?

  The SAP error message FQ308, which states "Specify tax commitment item with separate update only," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving tax commitments in SAP. This error is related to the configuration of tax codes and commitment items in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a transaction attempts to post a tax-related entry without specifying a commitment item that is configured for separate updating. In SAP, commitment items are used to track budget consumption and are often linked to specific tax codes. If the tax code used in the transaction does not have a corresponding commitment item that allows for separate updates, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ308 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code you are using is linked to a commitment item that allows for separate updates.
  
  
  
  Review Commitment Item Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the commitment item settings.
  Ensure that the commitment item associated with the tax code is set up for separate updating.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If the tax code is correct but the commitment item is not set up for separate updating, you may need to either change the tax code or adjust the commitment item settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration or changes to make, consult with your finance or SAP configuration team. They can provide insights into the correct setup based on your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Configuration of tax codes.
  OBY6: Configuration of commitment items.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and commitment items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ308 error and ensure that your tax-related transactions can be processed correctly in SAP.