How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN226 - Country/Witholding tax type cannot be initial in &1, tax code is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Country/Witholding tax type cannot be initial in &1, tax code is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN226 - Country/Witholding tax type cannot be initial in &1, tax code is &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN226 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of country-specific withholding tax types in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the withholding tax type cannot be initialized for a particular country and tax code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type for the specified country and tax code may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being referenced may not be valid or may not have the necessary withholding tax type assigned to it.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may indicate that the source data does not have the required withholding tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for withholding tax types (Transaction Code: OBW2).
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is defined for the specified country and tax code.
  Verify that the tax code is correctly assigned to the appropriate withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code:
  
  Use Transaction Code: OBCO to check the tax code settings.
  Ensure that the tax code is active and correctly configured for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the mapping of the source data to ensure that all necessary withholding tax types are included.
  Ensure that the data being migrated has valid entries for the withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring withholding tax types and tax codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the withholding tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBW2: Configuration for Withholding Tax Types
  OBCO: Configuration for Tax Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_SIN226 error and ensure that your withholding tax configurations are correctly set up in SAP.