How To Fix 8A716 - &: withholding tax type & not posted - do not subtract WH tax amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 716

• Message text: &: withholding tax type & not posted - do not subtract WH tax amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A716 - &: withholding tax type & not posted - do not subtract WH tax amount ?

  The SAP error message "8A716: Withholding tax type & not posted - do not subtract WH tax amount" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax (WHT) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to post the withholding tax amount for a specific withholding tax type due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the tax type, tax codes, and the relevant accounts.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained. For example, the withholding tax type may not be assigned to the vendor or customer.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings, including withholding tax.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transaction may not allow for withholding tax postings.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to the appropriate withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the withholding tax type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up in the following areas:
  
  Withholding tax types (transaction code OBWW)
  Tax codes (transaction code OB40)
  Assigning withholding tax types to the relevant accounts (transaction code OBWQ)
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax type is assigned correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes XK03 or FD03) and checking the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to post. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the document type settings to ensure that withholding tax is allowed for the type of document you are trying to post.
  
  
  Tax Code Validation: Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is correctly linked to the withholding tax type. You can check this in the tax code configuration.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBWW (Withholding Tax Types), OB40 (Tax Codes), and OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to withholding tax configuration and postings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post withholding tax transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP financials.