How To Fix FB681 - No text exists for withholding tax type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 681

• Message text: No text exists for withholding tax type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB681 - No text exists for withholding tax type & ?

  The SAP error message FB681 ("No text exists for withholding tax type &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific withholding tax type that is being referenced in a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text for Withholding Tax Type: The most common cause is that the withholding tax type has not been properly configured in the system, or the text for that withholding tax type has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be assigned correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to vendors or customers that reference the withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Type Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBWW (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types > Maintain Withholding Tax Types).
  Check if the withholding tax type in question exists and if the text is maintained. If not, add the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in OBWQ (Define Withholding Tax Types) and ensuring that it is assigned to the relevant company codes and accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct withholding tax type is assigned. You can do this by using transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the configuration changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the withholding tax types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBWW: Maintain Withholding Tax Types
  OBWQ: Define Withholding Tax Types
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to withholding tax types and error FB681.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB681 error and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured in your SAP system.