How To Fix FM_SPENH_E840 - Define document types for revenue posting from withholding tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SPENH_E - Messg. class for spanish enhancements in PS Funds Management

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Define document types for revenue posting from withholding tax

What causes this issue?

The document types required for revenue posting from withholding tax are
not defined.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system cannot create documents for revenue postings from withholding
tax or the required clearing documents.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the required document types in Customizing for <ZK>Financial
Accounting (New)</> by choosing <zk>Financial Accounting Global
Settings(New) -> Withholding Tax -> Extended Withholding Tax -> Posting
-> Spain -> Public Sector Spain -> Revenue Posting from Withholding Tax
-> Define Document Types for Revenue Postings from Withholding Tax</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_SPENH_E840 - Define document types for revenue posting from withholding tax ?

  The SAP error message FM_SPENH_E840 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the document types for revenue posting from withholding tax in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary document types that are required for processing withholding tax postings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document types for revenue postings related to withholding tax have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing document types may not be correctly configured or linked to the relevant withholding tax codes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Revenue Posting -> Define Document Types for Revenue Posting from Withholding Tax.
  Here, you can define the necessary document types for revenue postings related to withholding tax. Ensure that you create or modify the document types as required.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Review the existing document types to ensure they are correctly set up. Make sure that they are linked to the appropriate withholding tax codes and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the withholding tax postings are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and FMAVCR01 for checking the revenue postings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management and Withholding Tax for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Funds Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM_SPENH_E840 error and ensure that your withholding tax postings are processed correctly in SAP.