How To Fix FIOM_LOC020 - No Withholding Tax lines exist for the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIOM_LOC - Oman Localization

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No Withholding Tax lines exist for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIOM_LOC020 - No Withholding Tax lines exist for the selection ?

  The SAP error message FIOM_LOC020 ("No Withholding Tax lines exist for the selection") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable. This error indicates that the system could not find any withholding tax lines for the specified selection criteria, which may be related to a vendor invoice, payment, or other financial document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Configuration: The vendor or customer may not have withholding tax settings configured in their master data.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be set up to handle withholding tax.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing withholding tax records.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for withholding tax processing (e.g., it may be in a draft or incomplete status).
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or customer master data has the appropriate withholding tax information maintained. This includes the withholding tax type and percentage.
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master record and verify the withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the document type being used is configured to allow withholding tax. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the records you expect to retrieve.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to process is in a status that allows for withholding tax calculations. If it is incomplete or in a draft state, complete the necessary steps to finalize it.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is correctly set up to link to the appropriate withholding tax type. You can check this in the tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FK01 (Create Vendor), FK02 (Change Vendor), or FK03 (Display Vendor) to check vendor master data.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for withholding tax can typically be found under SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on withholding tax processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.