How To Fix FIOM_LOC036 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIOM_LOC - Oman Localization

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIOM_LOC036 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIOM_LOC036 indicates that the extended withholding tax functions are not activated for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to process transactions that require extended withholding tax functionality, 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 functionality has not been activated for the specified 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.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIOM_LOC036 error, you need to activate the extended withholding tax functions for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  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 functions.
  Ensure that the checkbox for "Extended Withholding Tax" is checked.
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Types:
  
  After activation, you may need to define the withholding tax types and their settings according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to withholding tax are completed, including tax codes, tax rates, and any relevant master data settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may find transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBR1 (for withholding tax types) useful.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.