How To Fix 7Q148 - There are no self-withholding tax types maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7Q - Messages for new withholding tax functions

• Message number: 148

• Message text: There are no self-withholding tax types maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7Q148 - There are no self-withholding tax types maintained ?

  The SAP error message 7Q148 indicates that there are no self-withholding tax types maintained in the system for the relevant transaction. This error typically arises when a transaction that requires withholding tax processing is executed, but the necessary configuration for self-withholding tax types is missing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the self-withholding tax types have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for withholding tax types has not been completed or if the relevant tax types have not been assigned to the appropriate master data (e.g., vendor or customer).
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax type, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be set up to handle self-withholding tax, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the self-withholding tax types are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer).
  Check the vendor or customer master record to see if the withholding tax type is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes used in the transaction to ensure they are linked to the appropriate withholding tax types.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Calculation Procedure to verify the tax code settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is set up to handle self-withholding tax. This may involve checking the configuration for the specific transaction type in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring withholding tax types and related settings.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBW1 (for maintaining withholding tax types) and FK01 (for vendor master data) to access relevant configuration and master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 7Q148 and ensure that the necessary withholding tax types are properly maintained in your SAP system.