How To Fix IDSAU003 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDSAU - Localization Saudi Arabia

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDSAU003 - Extended withholding tax functions are not active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message IDSAU003 indicates that the extended withholding tax functions are not active for the specified company code. This typically occurs when the system is configured to handle withholding tax but the necessary settings for extended functions are not enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The extended withholding tax functions may not be activated in the system for the specific company code.
  Missing Parameters: The necessary parameters or settings related to withholding tax may not be properly defined in the system.
  Company Code Specific Settings: The company code in question may not have the required configurations for extended withholding tax.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax Functions:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Configuration.
  Check the settings for the company code in question and ensure that the extended withholding tax functions are activated.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured for withholding tax.
  Verify that all necessary parameters, such as tax types and tax codes, are defined.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to withholding tax configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBR1 (for withholding tax types) to access relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDSAU003 error and activate the extended withholding tax functions for the specified company code.