How To Fix FWTM040 - New selection necessitates changes == see long text

FWTM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 040

• Message text: New selection necessitates changes == see long text

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the selection of company codes to be converted
for the current conversion run, even though preparatory settings have
been made for the conversion run. Since you cannot be sure that the
settings you made previously are useful once you have changed the
selection of company codes to be converted, you must revise these
settings. The following settings could be affected:
Assignment of withholding tax types and codes
Analysis of data previously posted in the system
Master data settings

System Response

If you have already processed one of the above steps, the system sets
the status of this step to "Completed with errors" (red light).

How to fix this error?

Process these steps again if you change the selection of company codes
to be converted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM040 - New selection necessitates changes == see long text ?

  The SAP error message FWTM040 ("New selection necessitates changes == see long text") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or financial document selection. This error indicates that the current selection criteria or parameters for a financial transaction need to be adjusted or modified before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Selection Criteria Changes: The error often arises when the selection criteria for a report or transaction have been altered, and the system requires a refresh or update to reflect these changes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the transaction as expected.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the transaction may not have been provided, leading to the need for a new selection.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure