How To Fix 8I703 - Withholding section &1 not fully maintained or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Withholding section &1 not fully maintained or does not exist

What causes this issue?

For country India and for the tax code in the open item, system is not
able to find a corresponding entry in table T059O. Either the tax
code/tax type is missing or Section information is not maintained for
the taxcode/taxtype, or the section to which this document belongs to
is different from the section entered in the selection screen for
challan updation

System Response

Since section could not be determined, further processing is not
allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check entries in table T059O

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I703 - Withholding section &1 not fully maintained or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8I703 typically indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax configuration in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the withholding tax section specified (denoted by &1) is either not fully maintained or does not exist in the system. This can occur during various processes, such as invoice processing or payment processing, where withholding tax is applicable.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The withholding tax section may not be fully configured in the system. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Non-existent Section: The specified withholding tax section may not exist in the system, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type used in the transaction may not correspond to a valid withholding tax section.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for withholding tax (Transaction code: OBB8 or OBB6).
  Ensure that the withholding tax type and section are correctly defined and fully maintained.
  Verify that all required fields are filled out, including tax codes, rates, and relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, FD03 for customers).
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained for the relevant master records.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Type:
  
  Ensure that the tax type used in the transaction corresponds to a valid withholding tax section.
  If necessary, update the transaction to use the correct tax type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on withholding tax configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing withholding tax, such as OBB8 (for configuration) and XK03/FD03 (for master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to withholding tax issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify withholding tax settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax configurations.