How To Fix FB646 - Doc. & record &: No withholding tax type was transferred to BWITH-WITHT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Doc. & record &: No withholding tax type was transferred to BWITH-WITHT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB646 - Doc. & record &: No withholding tax type was transferred to BWITH-WITHT ?

  The SAP error message FB646 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax type not being transferred correctly in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of financial documents where withholding tax is applicable, and it can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing or payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error message "No withholding tax type was transferred to BWITH-WITHT" suggests that the system expected a withholding tax type to be specified, but it was not provided. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be set up to handle withholding tax.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have the withholding tax type specified in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB646 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or FK03).
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is maintained in the vendor's master data under the relevant withholding tax tab.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type being used (transaction code OBY6).
  Ensure that the document type is set up to allow for withholding tax processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax (transaction code OBWW).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are defined and linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the withholding tax type is specified.
  If you are using a custom program or report, ensure that it is correctly passing the withholding tax type to the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try processing a similar transaction with a different vendor or document type to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax processing for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and F110 (Automatic Payment) where withholding tax may be applicable.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify withholding tax settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FB646 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.