How To Fix FIQA_LOC116 - Withholding tax details not retrieved for down payment or partial payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Withholding tax details not retrieved for down payment or partial payment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC116 - Withholding tax details not retrieved for down payment or partial payment ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC116 indicates that the system was unable to retrieve withholding tax details for a down payment or partial payment. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, and it can occur for various reasons.
  Causes of FIQA_LOC116
  
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be properly configured in the system for the vendor or customer involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may be incomplete or missing necessary withholding tax information.
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type being used may not be compatible with the withholding tax settings.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the down payment or partial payment may not be set up to handle withholding tax.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be configured to allow for withholding tax calculations.
  
  
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code associated with the transaction may not be set up correctly or may not correspond to the withholding tax type.
  
  
  Solutions to FIQA_LOC116
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: OBWW).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant vendors/customers.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers).
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained, including the withholding tax type and relevant details.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Type:
  
  Ensure that the payment type being used is appropriate for transactions that involve withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in the configuration (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type allows for withholding tax processing.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the transaction type to ensure it supports withholding tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is correctly set up to handle withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to withholding tax processing to ensure compliance with local regulations and proper configuration.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the withholding tax details are now being retrieved correctly.
  
  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 and controlling (FI/CO) to further investigate the problem.