How To Fix FIKW_LOC_BP000 - Withholding tax customizing for company code &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIKW_LOC_BP -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Withholding tax customizing for company code &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIKW_LOC_BP000 - Withholding tax customizing for company code &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FIKW_LOC_BP000 indicates that the withholding tax customizing for a specific company code is not maintained. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions that involve withholding tax, but the necessary configuration for that company code has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the withholding tax settings for the specified company code have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not have the required withholding tax settings.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the withholding tax configuration is properly maintained for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types relevant to your transactions are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Types to Company Code:
  
  Navigate to Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax for Company Code.
  Select the relevant company code and ensure that the withholding tax types are assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained in the master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBW1 (for maintaining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for assigning withholding tax types to company codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax configurations.