How To Fix M8411 - Witholding tax code requires you to enter a witholding tax type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Witholding tax code requires you to enter a witholding tax type

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have entered a withholding tax code (field WI_TAX_CODE), then
you must also enter a withholding tax type (field WI_TAX_TYPE).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8411 - Witholding tax code requires you to enter a witholding tax type ?

  The SAP error message M8411 indicates that a withholding tax code has been set up in the system, but the corresponding withholding tax type has not been specified. This error typically occurs during the processing of transactions that involve withholding tax, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A withholding tax code is assigned to a transaction, but the system does not have a corresponding withholding tax type defined.
  The configuration for withholding tax in the SAP system is incomplete or incorrect.
  The withholding tax type is not maintained for the specific withholding tax code being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8411 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBWW (for maintaining withholding tax types).
  Verify that the withholding tax code in question is correctly configured and that a withholding tax type is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the withholding tax type is missing, you need to assign it to the withholding tax code.
  In the configuration, ensure that the withholding tax type is defined and linked to the appropriate withholding tax code.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 or MK02) to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained for the vendor in question.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is specified in the vendor's master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on withholding tax setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: These are used to classify the nature of the withholding tax (e.g., income tax, VAT, etc.) and are essential for proper tax reporting and compliance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBWW: Maintain Withholding Tax Types
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  MK02: Change Vendor Master Data (Purchasing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8411 error and ensure that your withholding tax setup is functioning correctly.