How To Fix F5886 - Section code entered, but withholding tax information is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Section code entered, but withholding tax information is missing

What causes this issue?

You have entered a section code but no withholding tax information as
yet, meaning that your entry cannot be interpreted.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Enter the withholding tax information.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5886 - Section code entered, but withholding tax information is missing ?

  The SAP error message F5886 indicates that a section code has been entered in a transaction, but the necessary withholding tax information is missing. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Data: The most common cause is that the withholding tax data for the vendor or the specific transaction is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for withholding tax types or codes may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Section Code Misalignment: The section code entered may not correspond to any withholding tax information in the system, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record and ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. This includes checking the withholding tax type and the relevant section codes.
  You can access the vendor master data using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or FK03 (Display Vendor (Accounting)).
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Information:
  
  If the withholding tax information is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor (Accounting)).
  Ensure that the withholding tax type and section code are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code OBW2 (Withholding Tax Types) and OBW1 (Withholding Tax Codes).
  Ensure that the section codes are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Transaction Entry:
  
  When entering a transaction, ensure that you are selecting the correct section code that corresponds to the withholding tax information maintained for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct withholding tax settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: These are defined in the system and determine how withholding tax is calculated and reported.
  Section Codes: These codes are used to categorize different types of withholding tax obligations and may vary by jurisdiction.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to withholding tax processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5886 error and ensure that the necessary withholding tax information is correctly maintained in the system.