How To Fix FS821 - Vendor postings with tax code for MOSS are not permitted: &1 &2

FS821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Vendor postings with tax code for MOSS are not permitted: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS821 - Vendor postings with tax code for MOSS are not permitted: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FS821, which states "Vendor postings with tax code for MOSS are not permitted: &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of handling tax codes related to the Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) scheme in the European Union. This error indicates that there is an issue with the tax code being used for a vendor posting, specifically that the tax code is not allowed for vendor transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the vendor posting is designated for customer transactions under the MOSS scheme, but it is being incorrectly applied to a vendor posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict certain tax codes from being used in vendor postings, especially those related to MOSS.
  Posting Type: The type of posting being made (e.g., invoice, credit memo) may not be compatible with the selected tax code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Code: Review the tax code being used in