How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP012 - Withholding tax country &1 does not exist for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP - MDG: mapped messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Withholding tax country &1 does not exist for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP012 - Withholding tax country &1 does not exist for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP012 indicates that there is an issue related to withholding tax configuration in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management. Specifically, the error states that the withholding tax country specified does not exist for the country being processed. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax type or country configuration is not set up correctly in the system. This could mean that the withholding tax type for the specified country does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an incorrect mapping between the withholding tax country and the country of the business partner.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the business partner data that is causing the system to look for a non-existent withholding tax country.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for withholding tax (Transaction Code: OBB8 or OBB6).
  Verify that the withholding tax types are correctly defined for the relevant countries.
  Ensure that the withholding tax country is correctly mapped to the business partner's country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Types:
  
  If the withholding tax type for the specified country does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Use Transaction Code OBB8 to maintain the withholding tax types and ensure they are correctly assigned to the relevant countries.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner data for any inconsistencies or errors.
  Ensure that the country and withholding tax country fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to withholding tax for the countries involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the business partner creation or update process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), OBB8 (Maintain Withholding Tax Types), and OBB6 (Define Withholding Tax Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to withholding tax issues or the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring withholding tax and business partner data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP012.