How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL236 - Withholding tax returns type & not defined for the company &.

/ATL/GENERAL236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Withholding tax returns type & not defined for the company &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL236 - Withholding tax returns type & not defined for the company &. ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL236 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax return type that has not been defined for the specified company code. This error typically arises when trying to process withholding tax returns in the SAP system, and it suggests that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified return type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax return type has not been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the return type or company code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Return > Define Withholding Tax Return Types.
  Ensure