How To Fix FB666 - Extended withholding tax is not active in the source company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Extended withholding tax is not active in the source company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB666 - Extended withholding tax is not active in the source company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FB666, which states "Extended withholding tax is not active in the source company code &1," typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that involves withholding tax, but the extended withholding tax functionality is not enabled for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Extended Withholding Tax Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the extended withholding tax feature has not been activated for the company code in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to withholding tax in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly for extended withholding tax.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the extended withholding tax is activated for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings > Activate Extended Withholding Tax.
  Select the company code for which you want to activate the extended withholding tax.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the withholding tax types and codes are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the necessary tax rates and conditions are set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (to maintain company code settings) and OBW1 (to maintain withholding tax types) for configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional information or updates related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB666 error and successfully process transactions involving extended withholding tax in the specified company code.