How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL237 - External WHT type parameter is not defined for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: External WHT type parameter is not defined for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL237 - External WHT type parameter is not defined for company & ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL237 External WHT type parameter is not defined for company & typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to withholding tax (WHT) settings in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system cannot find a defined withholding tax type for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type has not been defined for the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code referenced in the error message may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to withholding tax.
  
  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 Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type in question is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the withholding tax type is not defined, you will need to create it.
  Make sure to assign the correct parameters and settings for the withholding tax type, including tax rates and relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code referenced in the error message is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the company code are completed, including the assignment of withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the relevant withholding tax indicators are set up properly in the master records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBQ3 (for maintaining withholding tax types) and FK01/FK02 (for vendor master data) to check and update the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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 resolve the error message and ensure that withholding tax is correctly configured for your company code in SAP.