How To Fix ID_WT085 - (E) Sender Id not maintained for Company Code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: (E) Sender Id not maintained for Company Code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT085 - (E) Sender Id not maintained for Company Code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT085 (E) "Sender Id not maintained for Company Code &1" typically occurs in the context of tax reporting or electronic data interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with withholding tax (WT) configurations. This error indicates that the system cannot find a sender ID associated with the specified company code, which is necessary for processing transactions related to withholding tax.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender ID for the specified company code has not been maintained in the system. This is often required for tax reporting or electronic submissions.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the sender ID may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the sender ID for the specified company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Withholding Tax -> Withholding Tax Types -> Define Sender ID
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Sender ID:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the relevant company code.
  Enter the sender ID that corresponds to the company code. This ID is often required for tax reporting purposes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all related configurations for withholding tax are correctly set up, including tax codes and types.
  Verify that the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the sender ID, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for withholding tax configuration to understand the implications of sender IDs and their role in tax reporting.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBW1 to access withholding tax settings directly.
  Support: If the issue persists after maintaining the sender ID, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ID_WT085 error and ensure that your withholding tax processes function correctly.