How To Fix FIKW_LOC013 - Incorrect Customizing for withholding tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIKW_LOC - FI Localization for Kuwait

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Incorrect Customizing for withholding tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIKW_LOC013 - Incorrect Customizing for withholding tax ?

  The SAP error message FIKW_LOC013, which indicates "Incorrect Customizing for withholding tax," typically arises when there is a misconfiguration in the withholding tax settings in the SAP system. This error can occur during various processes, such as invoice processing or payment processing, where withholding tax is applicable.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax types, codes, or rates may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the withholding tax settings in different areas of the system (e.g., company code settings vs. vendor settings).
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the withholding tax is jurisdiction-based, there may be issues with the jurisdiction settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to handle withholding tax correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBWW to review the withholding tax types and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Verify that the withholding tax codes are set up properly in OBB8.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK03 for vendors and XD03 for customers) to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the appropriate withholding tax type is assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Validate Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings for withholding tax are correctly configured in OBY6.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings to ensure that they are configured to allow for withholding tax processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBWW: Withholding Tax Types
  OBB8: Withholding Tax Codes
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XD03: Display Customer
  OBY6: Company Code Settings for Withholding Tax
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FIKW_LOC013 error in your SAP system.