How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL129 - Withholding Tax Code & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Withholding Tax Code & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL129 - Withholding Tax Code & was not found ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL129 indicates that a specific withholding tax code is not found in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve withholding tax, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The specified withholding tax code is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax code may not be properly configured in the relevant company code or for the specific vendor.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the withholding tax code entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the withholding tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the path for withholding tax settings.
  Ensure that the withholding tax code in question is defined and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Code:
  
  If the code is missing, you can create it by going to the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types > Define Withholding Tax Codes.
  
  
  Make sure to fill in all required fields, including the tax type, description, and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master data includes the correct withholding tax code.
  You can check this by going to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) and reviewing the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the withholding tax code was entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the withholding tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  FB70: Enter Outgoing Invoice
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax codes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the withholding tax code not being found in SAP.