How To Fix FS796 - MOSS tax country &1: only output tax permitted; adjustment required &2 &3

FS796 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 796

• Message text: MOSS tax country &1: only output tax permitted; adjustment required &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS796 - MOSS tax country &1: only output tax permitted; adjustment required &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FS796 indicates an issue related to the MOSS (Mini One Stop Shop) tax reporting, specifically concerning the handling of output tax for a particular tax country. The message states that only output tax is permitted for the specified country, and an adjustment is required for the specified amounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  MOSS Configuration: The error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration in the MOSS settings for the specific tax country. The system expects only output tax entries for that country, but it has detected an input tax entry or an incorrect tax type.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be compliant with the MOSS regulations for that specific country, leading to the error.
  Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be appropriate for MOSS reporting, possibly indicating that it is set up to allow input tax when it should not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Configuration: Check the MOSS