How To Fix ID_WT087 - (E) Sender type 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: 087

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT087 - (E) Sender type not maintained for Company Code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT087 (E) "Sender type not maintained for Company Code &1" typically occurs in the context of withholding tax configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot determine the sender type for the specified company code, which is necessary for processing withholding tax transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sender type (which could be a vendor, customer, or other entity) has not been defined or maintained for the specified company code in the withholding tax configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The withholding tax settings for the company code have not been fully configured.
  The sender type is missing in the configuration settings for the withholding tax.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Withholding Tax Types -> Define Withholding Tax Types
  
  Ensure that the sender type is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sender Type:
  
  If the sender type is not maintained, you will need to add it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the configuration for withholding tax and ensuring that the sender type is linked to the appropriate company code.
  Make sure that the sender type is correctly assigned to the withholding tax type you are using.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or customer master data is correctly set up with the necessary withholding tax information.
  You can check this by going to the vendor or customer master record and verifying the withholding tax details.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OBW1 to maintain withholding tax types and FK01/FD01 for vendor/customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the sender type is properly maintained for the company code in question, you should be able to resolve the ID_WT087 error.