How To Fix 8H003 - WT numbering:Required reference key 3 for w/tax certificate number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8H - THRF: Thai retrofit 46C: Message class for Thai objects

• Message number: 003

• Message text: WT numbering:Required reference key 3 for w/tax certificate number

What causes this issue?

For numbering concept 'K004' of extended withholding tax:
The reference key 3 is used for store withholding tax certificate
number. This field will be required when posting document with
withholding tax type which activate the numbering. Normally, this
field will be default with its document number.

System Response

Program terminated.

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

How to fix this error?

In document change transaction, go to detail-screen of vendor or
customer item , enter withholding tax certificate number in reference
key 3 before save or use withholding tax type which not required the
numbering. This certificate number is used in w/tax sequential
numbering. The same sequence number will be assigned to same
certificate number.
This field must appear in the entry screen by customizing the field
status group of control account.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8H003 - WT numbering:Required reference key 3 for w/tax certificate number ?

  The SAP error message "8H003 WT numbering: Required reference key 3 for w/tax certificate number" typically occurs in the context of withholding tax (WT) processing. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific reference key (in this case, reference key 3) to be provided for the withholding tax certificate number, but it is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference key 3 may not be configured in the withholding tax settings for the relevant company code or tax type.
  Incomplete Data Entry: The transaction or document being processed may not have all the required fields filled out, particularly the fields related to withholding tax.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used may not be set up correctly to handle the withholding tax certificate requirements.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or user authorizations that prevent the proper processing of withholding tax.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that reference key 3 is properly defined for the relevant withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entry:
  
  Check the document that triggered the error to ensure that all required fields, especially those related to withholding tax, are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the withholding tax certificate number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is set up to handle withholding tax correctly.
  Check the tax code configuration in the system (Transaction code: OB40).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on withholding tax configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process withholding tax transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) for managing withholding tax.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on withholding tax processing and configuration.
  
  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 Financial Accounting.