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 for the relevant country.
  If it is not defined, create a new withholding tax code and ensure it is properly configured for the country.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Code to Vendor:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data has the correct withholding tax code assigned.
  Use transaction code XK02 (or FK02 for accounting view) to update the vendor master record with the appropriate withholding tax code.
  
  
  
  Check Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the country-specific settings for withholding tax are correctly configured in the system.
  This may involve checking the configuration in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring withholding tax codes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBWW (Define Withholding Tax Types), XK02 (Change Vendor), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) for troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and vendor master data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5035 error and ensure that withholding tax codes are correctly defined and assigned in your SAP system.