How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL250 - Withholding tax type is required to select extended withholding taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Withholding tax type is required to select extended withholding taxes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL250 - Withholding tax type is required to select extended withholding taxes ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL250 indicates that a withholding tax type is required when you are trying to select extended withholding taxes in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Type: The transaction you are trying to process does not have a withholding tax type assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select the appropriate withholding tax type.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not be configured to allow for extended withholding tax processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the relevant vendor or customer master data has the appropriate withholding tax type assigned. You can do this by navigating to the vendor or customer master record and checking the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Review Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type you are using. Ensure that it is set up to allow for extended withholding tax processing. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the withholding tax type is missing, you can assign it by going to the vendor or customer master data and adding the appropriate withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Check Extended Withholding Tax Settings:
  
  Ensure that the extended withholding tax settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant tax codes and ensuring they are active.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FK02 (Change Vendor) or FD02 (Change Customer) to update the master data.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for withholding tax can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on withholding tax configuration and handling.
  
  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 within SAP.