How To Fix FS841 - Specify 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: 841

• Message text: Specify 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 relating to plants in several EU member states.
In this case, it must be possible to uniquely assign the tax transaction
to a country of a plant that provides electronic services for private
customers.
The country is determined on the basis of the plant. Either no plant is
specified in the revenue items in the document or plants were found in
multiple countries.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS841 - Specify plant for MOSS tax code &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FS841 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the MOSS (Mini One Stop Shop) tax code in the specified company code. This error typically arises when the system requires a plant to be specified for a particular MOSS tax code, but it has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the MOSS tax code is not defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the MOSS tax code may not be complete or correctly set up in the system.
  Tax Code Not Assigned: The tax code may not be assigned to the relevant plant or company code in the tax configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS841 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Code).
  Ensure that the MOSS tax code is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Tax Code:
  
  Use transaction code OVK1 to check the assignment of tax codes to plants.
  Ensure that the MOSS tax code is assigned to the relevant plant for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Define Plant in Company Code:
  
  Go to transaction code OX10 to check if the plant is defined for the company code.
  If the plant is not defined, you will need to create it or assign it to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check MOSS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MOSS settings are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings under the MOSS tax reporting section in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MOSS (Mini One Stop Shop): This is a scheme that simplifies VAT obligations for businesses selling digital services to consumers in the EU. It allows businesses to report and pay VAT in one EU member state rather than in each country where they have customers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), OVK1 (Assign Tax Codes to Plants), and OX10 (Define Plants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to MOSS tax code configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.