How To Fix FP061 - Withholding tax code & & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Withholding tax code & & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP061 - Withholding tax code & & not defined ?

  The SAP error message FP061, which states "Withholding tax code & & not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find a defined withholding tax code for a specific transaction or vendor. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when generating reports that involve withholding tax.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax code has not been defined in the system for the relevant country or tax type.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the appropriate withholding tax code assigned.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be linked to a valid withholding tax code.
  Country-Specific Settings: The withholding tax code may not be set up for the specific country or region involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBBW (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types > Define Withholding Tax Codes).
  Check if the withholding tax code in question is defined. If not, create a new withholding tax code and ensure it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (or FK03 for accounts payable) to display the vendor master record.
  Verify that the withholding tax code is correctly assigned in the vendor's master data under the relevant tab (e.g., Withholding Tax).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is correctly linked to the withholding tax code. This may involve checking the configuration for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax code is set up for the specific country involved in the transaction. This may require checking the country-specific settings in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax codes and managing vendor master data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBBW: Define Withholding Tax Codes
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  FK03: Display Vendor Master Data (Accounts Payable)
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FP061 error and ensure that withholding tax codes are properly defined and assigned in your SAP system.