How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE074 - Withholding tax type & doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 074

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE074 - Withholding tax type & doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE074 indicates that a specific withholding tax type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that involve withholding tax, and the system cannot find the specified withholding tax type in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the withholding tax types may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  Verify if the withholding tax type in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the withholding tax type does not exist, you can create it by following the steps in the configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly, including the tax type code, description, and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct withholding tax type is being used.
  If the tax type is being pulled from master data (like vendor or customer records), check those records for accuracy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the withholding tax type.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring withholding tax types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBW1: For defining withholding tax types.
  FB60: For entering vendor invoices that may involve withholding tax.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE074 and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured in your SAP system.