How To Fix FWTM018 - Company codes can only be selected from one country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Company codes can only be selected from one country

What causes this issue?

For a conversion run, company codes can only be selected from one
country. With company code &V1&, you have selected a company code that
is in a different country to the other company codes you selected. Your
company code selection cannot be saved and is not used for your
conversion run.

System Response

The system does not allow you to continue processing the company codes
you selected together.

How to fix this error?

Revise your selection of company codes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM018 - Company codes can only be selected from one country ?

  The SAP error message FWTM018 indicates that you are trying to select company codes from multiple countries in a context where only company codes from a single country are allowed. This typically occurs in financial transactions or reporting where the system expects all selected company codes to belong to the same country due to regulatory or operational constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Company Codes: You have selected company codes that are registered in different countries.
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to restrict operations to company codes from a single country for specific transactions or reports.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry where company codes from different countries were inadvertently selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Company Code Selection: Ensure that you are only selecting company codes that belong to the same country. You can check the country of each company code in the SAP system.
  Adjust Your Selection: If you need to work with company codes from different countries, you may need to run separate transactions or reports for each country.
  Check Configuration: If you believe this restriction should not apply, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to the transaction or report you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are working with to understand any country-specific limitations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various financial transactions, such as those related to tax reporting, financial statements, or intercompany transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the company codes you are trying to work with.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue with different combinations of company codes to better understand the constraints.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.