How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL204 - RECEIPIENT TYPE NOT DEFINED IN WITHHOLDING TAX RECEIPIENT TYPE TABLE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: RECEIPIENT TYPE NOT DEFINED IN WITHHOLDING TAX RECEIPIENT TYPE TABLE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL204 - RECEIPIENT TYPE NOT DEFINED IN WITHHOLDING TAX RECEIPIENT TYPE TABLE ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL204 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax recipient type not being defined in the withholding tax recipient type table. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction that involves withholding tax, but the recipient type associated with the transaction is not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The recipient type for withholding tax has not been defined in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The recipient type may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or master data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the recipient types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Recipient Types.
  Ensure that the recipient type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Recipient Type:
  
  If the recipient type is missing, you will need to create it. Make sure to define all necessary attributes for the recipient type.
  If it exists but is not active, ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct withholding tax recipient type is assigned.
  You can do this by going to the vendor or customer master record and checking the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that is causing the error to ensure that the correct recipient type is being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on withholding tax configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBWW (for withholding tax configuration) and FK02 or FD02 (to change vendor/customer master data) to access relevant settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL204 and ensure that the withholding tax recipient types are correctly defined in your SAP system.