How To Fix F5035 - Withholding tax code & is not defined for country &; correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Withholding tax code & is not defined for country &; correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5035 - Withholding tax code & is not defined for country &; correct ?

  The SAP error message F5035 indicates that a withholding tax code is not defined for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax code has not been defined in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction does not correspond to any defined withholding tax code for the country in question.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country settings in the SAP system may not have been properly configured to include the necessary withholding tax codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F5035 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBWW (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types > Define Withholding Tax Types).
  Check if the withholding tax code in question is defined