How To Fix 67230 - Maintain type of discount witholding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Maintain type of discount witholding

What causes this issue?

If the payout rate is not 100% the 'Discount retention type' field
must be maintained.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the payout rate is entered correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67230 - Maintain type of discount witholding ?

  The SAP error message 67230, "Maintain type of discount withholding," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with withholding tax configurations in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific configuration related to discount withholding types, which has not been maintained.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type for discounts has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the withholding tax type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific withholding tax type that has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Define Withholding Tax Types.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Check if the withholding tax type for discounts is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new withholding tax type and ensure that it is properly configured.
  Make sure to maintain the necessary details such as the description, tax code, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is assigned to the relevant vendor or customer master records.
  You can do this by going to the vendor or customer master data and checking the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBW1 (for maintaining withholding tax types) or FK02 (to change vendor master data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 67230 and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly maintained in your SAP system.