How To Fix F2277 - Required entry missing in withholding tax code field

F2277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Required entry missing in withholding tax code field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2277 - Required entry missing in withholding tax code field ?

  The SAP error message F2277, which states "Required entry missing in withholding tax code field," typically occurs when a transaction that involves withholding tax is processed, but the system cannot find a valid withholding tax code for the relevant transaction or master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The most common cause is that the withholding tax code has not been maintained for the vendor or customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid code.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be linked to a withholding tax code in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the withholding tax code field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Code:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Check the withholding