How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL134 - Define Expiration date in oreder to update Recipient Type(ext. WT)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Define Expiration date in oreder to update Recipient Type(ext. WT)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL134 - Define Expiration date in oreder to update Recipient Type(ext. WT) ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL134 indicates that there is a requirement to define an expiration date for a recipient type, specifically for external withholding tax (WT) purposes. This error typically arises in the context of managing withholding tax data for vendors or customers in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to update or process a recipient type (such as a vendor or customer) that requires an expiration date to be defined, but this date has not been set. The expiration date is crucial for managing the validity of withholding tax information, ensuring that the system can determine when the withholding tax status for a recipient is no longer applicable.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define an expiration date for the relevant recipient type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 for vendors or FD02 for customers, depending on the type of recipient you are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate View:
  
  Navigate to the relevant view that contains withholding tax information. This is usually found under the "Withholding Tax" section.
  
  
  
  Define the Expiration Date:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Expiration Date" or similar. Enter the appropriate date that indicates when the withholding tax status for this recipient will expire.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the expiration date, save your changes to the master data.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once the expiration date is set, retry the operation that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Ensure that your withholding tax configuration is correctly set up in the system. This includes defining the necessary withholding tax types and their associated parameters.
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to modify vendor or customer master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing withholding tax and recipient types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully update the recipient type in your SAP system.