How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI015 - For company code &1, the extended withholding tax is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 015

• 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_SUPPL_BOLUI015 - For company code &1, the extended withholding tax is not activated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI015 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 trying to process supplier data that requires withholding tax information, but the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the extended withholding tax feature is not enabled for the specified company code. This can happen if:
  
  The company code has not been configured to use extended withholding tax.
  The necessary settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module have not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the extended withholding tax for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Configuration.
  Look for the option to activate extended withholding tax for your company code.
  
  
  
  Set Up Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Ensure that the necessary withholding tax types are defined and assigned to the company code.
  You may need to configure the withholding tax codes and their respective settings.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly set up in the system and that all relevant financial settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the supplier data processing again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring withholding tax in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: You may find transaction codes like OBW1 (for withholding tax types) and OBY6 (for company code settings) useful.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in financial configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the extended withholding tax for the specified company code.