How To Fix FKKID_WHT_MSG008 - Tax suppl.for "Tax" is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Tax suppl.for "Tax" is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKID_WHT_MSG008 - Tax suppl.for "Tax" is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FKKID_WHT_MSG008 indicates that there is a missing configuration for tax settings in the system, specifically for withholding tax (WHT). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary tax information for a specific transaction or document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The withholding tax type or the tax code for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type Assignment: The tax type may not be correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer).
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction for the tax may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the correct tax.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBR1 (for withholding tax types) and ensure that the relevant withholding tax type is defined.
  Verify that the tax codes are correctly set up in OB40 (for tax codes) and that they are linked to the withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are assigned to the relevant vendor or customer master records. You can check this in the vendor/customer master data (transaction codes XK02 for vendors and XD02 for customers).
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  If applicable, check the jurisdiction settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the transaction data for any inconsistencies that might be causing the error. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBR1: Define Withholding Tax Types
  OB40: Define Tax Codes
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKKID_WHT_MSG008 and ensure that your withholding tax settings are correctly configured in SAP.