How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL188 - Withholding tax type & not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Withholding tax type & not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL188 - Withholding tax type & not found. ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL188 Withholding tax type & not found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified withholding tax type in the configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of invoices, payments, or when generating reports that involve withholding tax.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type specified in the transaction is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to withholding tax.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Type:
  
  Check the transaction or document where the error occurred to ensure that the correct withholding tax type is being used.
  If the tax type is incorrect, update it to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or customer master data includes the correct withholding tax type.
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and check the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on withholding tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBW1 to maintain withholding tax types or FK02/FK03 to view or edit vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the withholding tax type not being found in SAP.