How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI017 - For company code &1, the extended withholding tax is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Cusomer UI related issues

• Message number: 017

• Message text: For company code &1, the extended withholding tax is not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI017 - For company code &1, the extended withholding tax is not activated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI017 indicates that the extended withholding tax functionality is not activated for a specific company code in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to withholding tax but the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the extended withholding tax feature has not been enabled for the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The extended withholding tax settings may not have been configured in the system for the company code in question.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the withholding tax settings.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the error message may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Configuration.
  Check the settings for the company code in question and ensure that the extended withholding tax is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters for withholding tax are set up.
  Verify that the withholding tax types and codes are correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the withholding tax settings.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring extended withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (to configure company codes) and OBW1 (to configure withholding tax types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI017 and successfully activate the extended withholding tax for the specified company code.