How To Fix M8683 - Base amount missing for withholding tax amount entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Base amount missing for withholding tax amount entered

What causes this issue?

For a withholding tax category/combination, you entered a withholding
tax amount but not the base amount.

System Response

The data is incomplete and no processing is possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing base amount or delete the withholding tax amount. If
you do the latter, the system automatically determines the amount and
base amount.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8683 - Base amount missing for withholding tax amount entered ?

  The SAP error message M8683 ("Base amount missing for withholding tax amount entered") typically occurs when there is an issue with the withholding tax configuration or the data entry related to withholding tax in a financial transaction. This error indicates that the system expects a base amount to be specified for the withholding tax amount that has been entered, but it is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Base Amount: The base amount for calculating the withholding tax has not been entered or is not available in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as entering the withholding tax amount without specifying the corresponding base amount.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured to handle withholding tax correctly.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code