How To Fix FS824 - Incorrect plant for MOSS tax code &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Incorrect plant for MOSS tax code &1 in company code &2

What causes this issue?

Tax code &V1& is intended for use in the MOSS declaration. MOSS tax
codes are reserved for electronic services for private customers in the
European Union that are to be reported using the Mini One Stop Shop
procedure. Company code &V2& belongs to event &V3& of a MOSS
registration and the company code is registered for MOSS in several
countries.
In this case, it must be possible to uniquely assign the tax transaction
to a registration country.
The country is determined on the basis of the plant. The document
contains a plant for the country &V4&. However, there is no registration
for this country.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS824 - Incorrect plant for MOSS tax code &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FS824 indicates that there is an issue with the plant assignment for a specific MOSS (Mini One Stop Shop) tax code in a given company code. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid plant associated with the specified tax code in the context of the company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant specified in the transaction does not match the plant that is configured for the MOSS tax code in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The MOSS tax code may not be properly configured for the plant in question.
  Company Code Issues: The company code may not be set up correctly to use the specified plant or tax code.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the plant or tax code entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the MOSS tax code in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the MOSS tax code for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Settings:
  
  Navigate to the tax code settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBYZ).
  Confirm that the tax code is correctly configured for the plant and company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that it is properly configured to use the specified plant and tax code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made during the transaction to ensure that the correct plant and tax code are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to MOSS tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MOSS Tax Code: MOSS is a scheme that allows businesses to report and pay VAT in one EU member state for sales made to consumers in other EU member states. It is important to ensure that the tax codes are correctly set up to comply with VAT regulations.
  SAP Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OX10 (for company code settings) to facilitate troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on MOSS tax code configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.