How To Fix ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS002 - Enter withholding tax indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS - ID: Control in CFM

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter withholding tax indicator

What causes this issue?

You have entered a withholding tax category but no withholding tax
indicator. You are required to enter the withholding tax indicator when
you enter the withholding tax category.

How to fix this error?

Enter the withholding tax indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS002 - Enter withholding tax indicator ?

  The SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS002, which states "Enter withholding tax indicator," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax needs to be specified. This error is often encountered in the SAP system when processing invoices, payments, or other financial documents that require the identification of withholding tax.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a withholding tax indicator to be provided, but it is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax indicator may not be configured for the vendor or customer in the master data.
  Incomplete Document: The document being processed may not have the necessary fields filled out, including the withholding tax indicator.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to a withholding tax indicator.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require withholding tax indicators that are not applicable to others.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and ensure that the withholding tax indicator is correctly maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers) and checking the withholding tax tab.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entry:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the document you are trying to process are filled out, including the withholding tax indicator.
  If you are entering an invoice or payment, make sure to select the appropriate withholding tax indicator.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the tax codes in the system to ensure they are linked to the correct withholding tax indicators.
  This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Withholding Tax.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to withholding tax to ensure compliance with local regulations and correct setup.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Document Types:
  
  If applicable, try processing the transaction with a different document type that may not require a withholding tax indicator to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes applicable in your region and how they should be configured in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax indicators.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are trained on the importance of withholding tax indicators and how to enter them correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that withholding tax indicators are correctly entered in your SAP transactions.