How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF053 - Unknown withholding tax type &1 in line item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Unknown withholding tax type &1 in line item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF053 - Unknown withholding tax type &1 in line item &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF053 indicates that there is an issue with a withholding tax type that is not recognized in the context of a specific line item. This error typically arises during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Withholding Tax Type: The error occurs when the system encounters a withholding tax type that is not defined in the system or is not recognized in the context of the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the withholding tax type has not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the withholding tax types were not correctly transferred or mapped.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data for the withholding tax type may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to review the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary withholding tax types were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Check Line Item Details:
  
  Review the specific line item mentioned in the error message to understand the context and see if there are any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax and Central Finance for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the documents and line items involved.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to withholding tax and Central Finance for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.