How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL401 - Define classic withholding tax for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Define classic withholding tax for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL401 - Define classic withholding tax for company & ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL401 Define classic withholding tax for company & typically indicates that the system is unable to find the configuration for classic withholding tax for the specified company code. This error usually arises when the withholding tax settings have not been properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The classic withholding tax settings for the specified company code have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code referenced in the error message may not be valid or may not have withholding tax configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the classic withholding tax for the specified company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Here, you can define the withholding tax types that are applicable to your company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Types to Company Code:
  
  Navigate to Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax for Company Code.
  Select the relevant company code and ensure that the withholding tax types are assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are valid and that all necessary parameters (like tax rates, exemptions, etc.) are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary configurations, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like OBW1 (for defining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for assigning withholding tax types to company codes).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.