How To Fix FIEG_LOC005 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEG_LOC - FIEG_LOC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEG_LOC005 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIEG_LOC005 indicates that the extended withholding tax functions are not active for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to process transactions that require extended withholding tax functionality, but the configuration for that functionality has not been properly set up for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Not Activated: The extended withholding tax functionality has not been activated for the specific company code in the SAP system.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for withholding tax types or codes may not be defined or activated.
  Company Code Specific: The error is specific to the company code mentioned in the error message, meaning that other company codes may be configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the extended withholding tax functions for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings > Activate Extended Withholding Tax.
  Select the company code for which you want to activate the extended withholding tax functions.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are defined and configured correctly for the company code.
  Navigate to Withholding Tax Types and check if the necessary types are set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Codes:
  
  Make sure that the withholding tax codes are assigned to the relevant vendor master records and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may find transaction codes like OBWW (for withholding tax configuration) useful.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in financial accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIEG_LOC005 error and successfully activate the extended withholding tax functions for your company code.