How To Fix FIEG_LOC021 - No witholding tax entries selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEG_LOC - FIEG_LOC

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No witholding tax entries selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEG_LOC021 - No witholding tax entries selected ?

  The SAP error message FIEG_LOC021 ("No withholding tax entries selected") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires withholding tax entries, but the system cannot find any relevant entries to process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when generating reports related to withholding tax.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax types may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant vendor or customer.
  Incorrect Vendor/Customer Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be set up to generate withholding tax entries.
  Document Type: The document type used may not be configured to allow withholding tax.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax types.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing the system from processing withholding tax entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or XD03 (for customers) to check the master data.
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained in the master record.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is set up to generate withholding tax entries.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it allows for withholding tax processing.
  
  
  
  Examine Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes used in the transaction to ensure they are linked to the appropriate withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction date being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), F-53 (Payment), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to withholding tax configuration and processing for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax in SAP.