How To Fix FIEG_LOC031 - No witholding tax type/stamp tax type, tax code defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEG_LOC - FIEG_LOC

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No witholding tax type/stamp tax type, tax code defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEG_LOC031 - No witholding tax type/stamp tax type, tax code defined ?

  The SAP error message FIEG_LOC031 indicates that there is no withholding tax type or stamp tax type defined for the specified tax code in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions that involve withholding tax calculations, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the withholding tax type or stamp tax type has not been configured in the system for the specific tax code being used.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax type or stamp tax type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong tax code or withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for withholding tax types) or OBCA (for stamp tax types).
  Verify that the tax code in question is correctly configured with the appropriate withholding tax type or stamp tax type.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Types:
  
  If the withholding tax type is missing, you need to define it. You can do this in the following way:
  
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Create or modify the withholding tax type and ensure it is linked to the relevant tax code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Code to Withholding Tax Type:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct withholding tax type. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly set up to use the appropriate withholding tax type. You can check this in the vendor master record (transaction code XK02 or FK02).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Define Withholding Tax Types
  OBCA: Define Stamp Tax Types
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FK02: Change Vendor Master Data (Accounting View)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax and stamp tax types.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIEG_LOC031 error and ensure that your withholding tax calculations are functioning correctly in SAP.