How To Fix ID_WT027 - Company code &1's witholding tax reference number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Company code &1's witholding tax reference number is missing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not need a withholding tax reference number, continue with the
report. Otherwise, enter the tax reference number in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBY6>Enter Global Parameters
,</> in the <LS>Additional Data</> screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT027 - Company code &1's witholding tax reference number is missing ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT027 indicates that the withholding tax reference number for a specific company code is missing. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a transaction that requires withholding tax information, but the necessary reference number has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax reference number has not been set up for the specified company code in the SAP system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the required withholding tax information maintained.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have the necessary withholding tax details filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ID_WT027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly configured for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Reference Number:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes such as XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Check the withholding tax data section and ensure that the withholding tax reference number is filled in for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are processing an invoice or payment, ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly entered in the transaction.
  Check if the withholding tax type is selected and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Different types of withholding taxes may apply based on the nature of the transaction and the jurisdiction. Ensure that the correct type is being used.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: Regularly review and maintain vendor and customer master data to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to withholding tax issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.