How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V117 - Withholding tax rounding rule for key &2 is not defined in target system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Withholding tax rounding rule for key &2 is not defined in target system.

What causes this issue?

The withholding tax rounding rule is defined in the source system, but
not in the Central Finance system. The withholding tax rounding rule
must match in the source system and the Central Finance system.
The withholding tax rounding rule for key &V2& must be defined in the
Central Finance system.

System Response

The posting <ZH>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, go to the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_ORFB1_T001RWT>Define Rounding Rule for Withholding Tax
Type</> Customizing activity (table &V1&) and add an entry for &V2&
(Company Code / Withholding Tax Type).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V117 - Withholding tax rounding rule for key &2 is not defined in target system. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V117 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax rounding rule for a specific key in the target system. This error typically arises during the data migration or integration processes, particularly when dealing with financial data in SAP Central Finance or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax rounding rule for the specified key (indicated by &2 in the error message) is not defined in the target system. This can happen if the configuration was not transported or set up correctly in the target system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from a source system to a target system, the necessary configurations may not have been replicated or created in the target system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data in the target system may not match the source system, leading to discrepancies in the withholding tax settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the target system and verify if the withholding tax rounding rule for the specified key exists. 
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Rounding Rules.
  
  
  
  Transport Missing Configuration: 
  
  If the configuration exists in the source system but not in the target system, consider transporting the relevant configuration settings from the source to the target system using the transport management system (TMS).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  Ensure that the master data related to withholding tax (such as vendor or customer master records) is consistent between the source and target systems. If there are discrepancies, you may need to update the master data in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax configurations to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that withholding tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OBW1 (for defining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for defining withholding tax codes) to manage withholding tax settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V117 and ensure that the withholding tax rounding rules are correctly defined in your target system.