How To Fix FKKID_WHT_MSG003 - Withholding tax data table is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKID_WHT_MSG - Messages for WHT Loc. Cross-Country(FI-CA)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Withholding tax data table is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKID_WHT_MSG003 - Withholding tax data table is empty ?

  The SAP error message FKKID_WHT_MSG003 indicates that the withholding tax data table is empty. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires withholding tax information, but it cannot find any relevant data in the withholding tax tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax types or relevant configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  No Withholding Tax Data: The specific vendor or customer may not have any withholding tax data maintained in their master record.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be linked to any withholding tax type.
  Data Deletion: The withholding tax data might have been deleted or not yet created for the relevant transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Ensure that the withholding tax types are defined and activated.
  Withholding Tax Codes: Verify that the withholding tax codes are correctly assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  For the vendor or customer involved in the transaction, check the master data to ensure that withholding tax information is maintained. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the vendor or customer master record and checking the withholding tax data section.
  If necessary, add the appropriate withholding tax types and rates.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is set up to handle withholding tax. This may involve checking the transaction configuration or the document type settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the withholding tax data is missing, you may need to enter it manually for the relevant vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FK01 (Create Vendor), FK02 (Change Vendor), or FK03 (Display Vendor) to manage vendor master data.
  Withholding Tax Configuration: You can access the configuration settings for withholding tax through the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on withholding tax setup and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.