How To Fix 8A143 - Withholding tax code &1 is not defined for withholding tax type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Withholding tax code &1 is not defined for withholding tax type &2

What causes this issue?

The withh. tax code which was entered is not defined for the withh. tax
type which is associated to the condition type. Please correct the
entered value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A143 - Withholding tax code &1 is not defined for withholding tax type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8A143 indicates that a specific withholding tax code is not defined for a particular withholding tax type in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve withholding tax calculations, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The withholding tax code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  The withholding tax type (e.g., income tax, VAT) is not properly configured for the specified withholding tax code.
  The configuration for withholding tax codes and types is incomplete or incorrect in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Withholding Tax Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBW1 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types).
  Verify that the withholding tax code specified in the error message is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define the Withholding Tax Code:
  
  If the withholding tax code is missing, you need to create it. Use transaction code OBW2 to define a new withholding tax code.
  Ensure that you assign the correct withholding tax type to the new code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Go to transaction code OBW3 to check the configuration of withholding tax types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type associated with the code is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Codes to Vendors:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data has the correct withholding tax codes assigned. You can check this in the vendor master record (transaction code XK02 or FK02).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: These are categories of taxes that are withheld at the source, such as income tax, VAT, etc. Each type can have multiple codes associated with it.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record must have the correct withholding tax information for the system to process transactions correctly.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax codes and types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration and settings in your SAP system.