How To Fix 5C108 - No withholding tax entry in this tax liability

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No withholding tax entry in this tax liability

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C108 - No withholding tax entry in this tax liability ?

  The SAP error message 5C108 ("No withholding tax entry in this tax liability") typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction that requires withholding tax information, but the necessary withholding tax entries are missing or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be defined for the specific transaction or vendor/customer.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax type.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the required withholding tax information maintained.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be set up to handle withholding tax correctly.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple jurisdictions, the withholding tax setup may not be complete for the relevant jurisdiction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly defined and linked to the relevant tax codes.
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are assigned to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master record to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. This includes verifying that the withholding tax type is assigned and that the relevant tax codes are set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly configured to include withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is set up to handle withholding tax. This may involve checking the configuration for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on withholding tax setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB40: For maintaining withholding tax types.
  FK01/FK02: For maintaining vendor master data.
  FD01/FD02: For maintaining customer master data.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit withholding tax settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials and tax configurations.