How To Fix FB683 - Withholding tax code &, withholding tax type &: No text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Withholding tax code &, withholding tax type &: No text exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB683 - Withholding tax code &, withholding tax type &: No text exists ?

  The SAP error message FB683 indicates that there is a missing text description for a specific withholding tax code and withholding tax type in the system. This can occur when the system is trying to process a transaction that involves withholding tax, but it cannot find the necessary text information associated with the specified codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the withholding tax code or type has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax codes or types may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the text entries may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB683 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBW2 (for withholding tax types) or OBW3 (for withholding tax codes).
  Verify that the withholding tax code and type in question are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text for Withholding Tax Code/Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the text for the withholding tax code and type is maintained.
  You can do this by selecting the relevant code/type and entering the required text in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OBBT:
  
  You can also use transaction code OBBT to maintain the text for withholding tax codes.
  Enter the relevant withholding tax code and ensure that the text is filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the text is maintained in the correct language. If your user settings are in a different language than the one in which the text is maintained, it may not display correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring withholding tax codes and types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the withholding tax configuration.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax configurations.