How To Fix ID_WT053 - (E) The UTR of Company code &1 is invalid.

ID_WT053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: (E) The UTR of Company code &1 is invalid.

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ID_WT053 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_WT053 (E) "The UTR of Company code &1 is invalid" typically relates to issues with the Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number associated with a company code in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly in financial transactions or tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid UTR Format: The UTR number may not conform to the expected format or length defined by the tax authority.
  Missing UTR: The UTR may not be maintained in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code referenced may not be correctly set up or may not have a valid UTR associated with it.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the UTR entered in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UTR Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the company code in SAP.
  Verify that the UTR is correctly entered and follows the required format.
  
  
  
  Maintain UTR:
  
  If the UTR is missing, you can maintain it