How To Fix CVI_EI032 - Withholding tax type with key &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Withholding tax type with key &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI032 - Withholding tax type with key &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI032 indicates that there is an issue with a withholding tax type that is being referenced in the system but does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, where the system is trying to process data related to withholding tax but cannot find the specified tax type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type specified in the error message is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Key: The key (identifier) for the withholding tax type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the withholding tax configuration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the withholding tax types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for withholding tax types. This can typically be found under SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Withholding Tax ? Define Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type with the specified key exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Key:
  
  Double-check the key being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and corresponds to an existing withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary withholding tax types were included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the withholding tax configuration. If not, appropriate roles and permissions should be assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax configuration and CVI to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBWW (for maintaining withholding tax types) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_EI032 error and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured in your SAP system.