How To Fix FICODIAN_CUST007 - Enter a valid Withholding Tax Code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICODIAN_CUST - Messages for DIAN Magnetic Media Customizings

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter a valid Withholding Tax Code.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can use the F4 search help to find a valid withholding tax code or
you can define a withholding tax code in the Customizing for
<LS>Financial Accounting(New) under Financial Accounting Global Settings
(New) </>-><LS> Withholding Tax </>-><LS> Extended Withholding Tax </>->
<LS> Calculation </>-><LS> Define Withholding Tax Codes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICODIAN_CUST007 - Enter a valid Withholding Tax Code. ?

  The SAP error message FICODIAN_CUST007 indicates that the system requires a valid Withholding Tax Code to be entered, but the code provided is either invalid or not recognized by the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions that involve withholding tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Code: The Withholding Tax Code entered does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The Withholding Tax Code may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the withholding tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Withholding Tax Code:
  
  Verify that the Withholding Tax Code you are trying to enter is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Withholding Tax Codes are properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  
  
  Make sure that the withholding tax types are correctly assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the vendor or customer master record and checking the withholding tax tab to ensure that the appropriate withholding tax codes are assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the withholding tax codes. This may involve checking the user's role and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring withholding tax codes and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FICODIAN_CUST007 and successfully enter a valid Withholding Tax Code in your SAP system.