How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V119 - Withholding tax type &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: 119

• Message text: Withholding tax type &2 is not defined in target system.

What causes this issue?

The withholding tax type is defined in the source system, but <ZH>not</>
in the Central Finance system. The withholding tax type must match in
the source system and the Central Finance system.
The withholding tax type &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 appropriate Customizing
activity (table &V1&) and define an entry for key &V2& (Country Key /
Withholding Tax Type).
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT059PI>Define Withholding Tax Type for Invoice
Posting</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT059PP>Define Withholding Tax Type for Payment
Posting</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V119 - Withholding tax type &2 is not defined in target system. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V119 indicates that a specific withholding tax type (denoted by &2) is not defined in the target system during a financial transaction or during the data migration process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Central Finance or during the integration of financial data from different systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type has not been configured in the target system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the financial settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from a legacy system to SAP, the withholding tax types may not have been transferred or defined in the new system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data in the source system may reference a withholding tax type that does not exist in the target system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it may not have included the withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Withholding Tax Type:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the path for defining withholding tax types. This is usually found under:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Withholding Tax -> Define Withholding Tax Types
  
  Create or modify the withholding tax type to match the one referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned and that it exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that all necessary withholding tax types are included in the migration plan and that they are defined in the target system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that the withholding tax type was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBW1 to configure withholding tax types or OBW2 to maintain withholding tax codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the withholding tax is applied correctly in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V119 and ensure that the withholding tax type is properly defined in your SAP system.