How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V096 - Withholding tax type &2 is not defined in customer master record.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Withholding tax type &2 is not defined in customer master record.

What causes this issue?

The withholding tax type &V2& is not defined in the customer master
record &V3& in the Central Finance system.

System Response

The posting cannot be completed in the Central Finance system during
ongoing replication.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Central Finance system, check the withholding tax type &V2& in
the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT059PI>Define Withholding Tax Type for Invoice
Posting</> or
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT059PP>Define Withholding Tax Type for Payment
Posting</> Customizing activity.
In the Central Finance system, enter the withholding tax type &V2& in
the customer master record. You might, for example, use transaction
<LB>BP</> to check the withholding tax data in the customer master
record. For the business partner &V3&, display the data for the business
partner role <LS>Customer (Fin. Accounting)</>. Then choose <LS>Company
Code</> to display the <LS>Customer: Withholding Tax</> data of the
customer.
In the Central Finance system, check the value mapping for the
withholding tax type. You might want to use transaction <LB>SA38</> with
program name <LB>RFINS_CFIN_MDG_MAPPING_TEST</> to test the mapping with
the mapping entity <LS>Indicator for Withholding Tax Type</> (WITHT).
In the Central Finance system, check the key mapping for the <LS>ERP
Customer Number</> (CUSTOMER_ID).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V096 - Withholding tax type &2 is not defined in customer master record. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V096 indicates that a specific withholding tax type is not defined in the customer master record. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve withholding tax calculations, such as invoice postings or payments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that requires withholding tax information.
  The withholding tax type specified in the transaction is not defined in the customer master record for the relevant customer.
  The withholding tax type may not have been maintained or activated for the customer in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Record:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data).
  Enter the customer number and the relevant company code.
  Navigate to the Withholding Tax tab.
  Verify if the withholding tax type in question (indicated by &2 in the error message) is defined for the customer.
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the withholding tax type is not defined, you need to add it:
  
  Click on the "New Entries" button or the appropriate option to add a new withholding tax type.
  Enter the required details, including the withholding tax type and any other relevant information.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Withholding Tax Types configuration (transaction code OBWW).
  Make sure that the withholding tax type is active and correctly set up for the relevant country and tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: These are specific tax categories that determine how much tax is withheld from payments made to vendors or customers. Each type may have different rules and rates associated with it.
  Customer Master Data: This is crucial for ensuring that all necessary information is available for processing transactions, including tax-related data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for detailed instructions on maintaining customer master records and configuring withholding tax types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and controlling (FI/CO) to further investigate the problem.