How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF054 - Unknown withholding tax code &1 in line item &2.

FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF054 - Unknown withholding tax code &1 in line item &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF054 indicates that there is an issue with a withholding tax code that is not recognized in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module, where data is transferred from a source system to the Central Finance system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The withholding tax code specified in the line item does not exist in the Central Finance system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be mapped correctly from the source system to the Central Finance system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the source system, leading to the withholding tax code not being recognized.
  Version Mismatch: The source system may be using a different version of the withholding tax code that is not compatible with the Central