How To Fix FS229 - No VAT registration numbers are allowed for down payments/requests

FS229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 229

• Message text: No VAT registration numbers are allowed for down payments/requests

What causes this issue?

You entered a tax code for a down payment or down payment request which
is defined as an EC tax code. This is not permitted, since this posting
is not subject to EC tax. A tax statement requirement exists upon the
delivery of goods to a foreign EC country, but not, however, upon
receipt of the down payment.

System Response

The system does not allow the tax code.

How to fix this error?

Use a different tax code or EC-identifier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS229 - No VAT registration numbers are allowed for down payments/requests ?

  The SAP error message FS229 "No VAT registration numbers are allowed for down payments/requests" typically occurs when you are trying to process a down payment or a request for payment in the SAP system, and the system detects that VAT registration numbers are not applicable for that transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type: The error arises because down payments or requests for payment do not require VAT registration numbers in the context of the transaction. This is a standard behavior in SAP, as down payments are often treated differently from regular invoices.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow VAT registration numbers for certain transaction types, including down payments.
  Document Type: The document type used for the down payment may not be configured to accept VAT registration numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type for the down payment. If the document type is not set