How To Fix FIQA_LOC201 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 201

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC201 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC201 indicates that the extended withholding tax functions are not active for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations related to withholding tax in a company code that has not been configured to use the extended withholding tax functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Not Activated: The extended withholding tax functionality has not been activated for the company code in question.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for withholding tax may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Company Code Specific: The error is specific to the company code you are working with, meaning that other company codes may have the functionality enabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this 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:
  
  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.
  Here, you can activate the extended withholding tax functionality for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types you intend to use are properly defined and assigned to the relevant vendor accounts.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Codes:
  
  Make sure that the withholding tax codes are assigned to the relevant company code and that they are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may find transaction codes like OBW1 (for defining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for assigning withholding tax codes) useful.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to 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 assistance.