How To Fix F5184 - Enter a withholding tax code

F5184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Enter a withholding tax code

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F5184 - Details

• The SAP error message F5184, which states "Enter a withholding tax code," typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a withholding tax code, but none has been provided. This error is common in financial transactions involving vendor invoices, payments, or other accounting entries where withholding tax is applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The most common cause is that the withholding tax code has not been entered in the relevant transaction or master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to the requirement for a code that is not being met.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have a withholding tax code assigned, which is necessary for processing transactions involving that vendor.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require a withholding tax code by default, and if it is not provided, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Withholding