How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE073 - Withholding tax code & doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Withholding tax code & doesn't exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE073 - Withholding tax code & doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE073 indicates that a withholding tax code specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process a financial transaction that involves withholding tax, but the system cannot find the relevant tax code in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The specified withholding tax code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code may exist but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of withholding tax settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code:
  
  Verify the withholding tax code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the SAP system by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: OBWW (for creating withholding tax codes).
  
  
  If the tax code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax code is assigned to the relevant company code and is configured correctly for the transaction type you are processing.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. This can be done through:
  
  Transaction Code: OBW1 (for configuring withholding tax types).
  
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is properly set up and linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax codes and settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes applicable in your region and how they should be configured in SAP.
  Company Code Settings: Ensure that the company code settings are correctly configured to handle withholding tax transactions.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify withholding tax codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the withholding tax code is correctly configured in your SAP system.