How To Fix 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