How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF050 - Extended withholding tax not activated in company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF - Central Finance - External Interface (3rd Party)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Extended withholding tax not activated in company code &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF050 - Extended withholding tax not activated in company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF050 indicates that the extended withholding tax functionality is not activated for the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, but the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Extended Withholding Tax Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the extended withholding tax feature has not been enabled for the specific company code in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incomplete or incorrect configuration settings related to withholding tax in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not have been properly set up to handle extended withholding tax.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the extended withholding tax for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings > Activate Extended Withholding Tax.
  Select the company code for which you want to activate the extended withholding tax.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the relevant withholding tax types are defined and activated for the company code.
  Navigate to Withholding Tax Types and verify that the necessary types are set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction that involves withholding tax to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBW1 (for maintaining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for activating withholding tax) to access relevant settings directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to withholding tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully activate the extended withholding tax functionality for the specified company code.