M8693 - No withholding tax code given for type & - no calculation made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 693

• Message text: No withholding tax code given for type & - no calculation made

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a withholding tax code for at least one of the
withholding tax (base) amounts.

System Response

If you do not enter a withholding tax code for a withholding tax type,
no withholding tax is calculated for this type in this document. The
amounts entered are therefore unnecessary, since they will not be
included in any further calculations.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered a code for all withholding tax types
used for calculation and amend the code if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8693 - No withholding tax code given for type & - no calculation made ?

  The SAP error message M8693 "No withholding tax code given for type & - no calculation made" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a withholding tax code for a specific transaction or document type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing invoices, payments, or other financial transactions that involve withholding tax.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The most common cause is that the withholding tax code has not been defined for the relevant transaction type or vendor/customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the applicable withholding tax codes.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be linked to the appropriate withholding tax codes.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: The vendor or customer master record may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: OBWW).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types and codes are correctly defined and linked to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master record (Transaction codes: XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the withholding tax type and code are maintained in the relevant sections of the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the configuration (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type used for the transaction is configured to allow withholding tax calculations.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Codes:
  
  If necessary, assign the appropriate withholding tax codes to the relevant transaction types or document types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes applicable in your region and how they should be configured in SAP.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs to handle specific withholding tax scenarios.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax configurations.