How To Fix MIMA501 - W/h tax supp. &1 with w/h tax code &2 not valid for ctr. &3, partner &4

MIMA501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 501

• Message text: W/h tax supp. &1 with w/h tax code &2 not valid for ctr. &3, partner &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA501 - W/h tax supp. &1 with w/h tax code &2 not valid for ctr. &3, partner &4 ?

  The SAP error message MIMA501 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax (WHT) configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the withholding tax code being used is not valid for the specified business partner or contract. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  W/h tax supp. &1: This refers to the withholding tax type or code that is being referenced.
  w/h tax code &2: This is the specific withholding tax code that is causing the issue.
  ctr. &3: This represents the contract or document number where the error occurred.
  partner &4: This indicates the business partner involved in the transaction.
  
  Causes
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax code may not be properly configured for the specific business partner or contract type.
  Missing Tax Code: The withholding tax code may not be assigned to the relevant business partner in the vendor/customer master data.
  Invalid Tax Type: The withholding tax type may not