How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL214 - Withholding tax code is initial in the vendor line of the &1 &2 &3 doc.

/ILE/ANNX_GENERAL214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Withholding tax code is initial in the vendor line of the &1 &2 &3 doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL214 - Withholding tax code is initial in the vendor line of the &1 &2 &3 doc. ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL214 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax code in the vendor line of a document (such as an invoice or payment). Specifically, it states that the withholding tax code is initial (i.e., it has not been specified), which is required for processing the document correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The vendor line in the document does not have a withholding tax code assigned. This can happen if the vendor master data is not set up correctly or if the document was created without specifying the necessary withholding tax information.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not have a withholding tax code assigned in their master data, or the code may not be valid for the transaction.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may require a withholding tax code, and if it is not provided, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
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