How To Fix OIUT2161 - Co. code & is not defined; simple withholding tax assumed to be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUT2 - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Co. code & is not defined; simple withholding tax assumed to be active

What causes this issue?

Determining if extended withholding taxation is active is not possible
until creation of company code &v1& is complete in financial accounting

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry or create the company code using the financial
accounting customizing functions. Then if required activate the
extended withholding taxation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUT2161 - Co. code & is not defined; simple withholding tax assumed to be active ?

  The SAP error message OIUT2161 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the company code in relation to withholding tax settings. Specifically, it suggests that the company code you are trying to use is not defined for withholding tax, and as a result, the system assumes that simple withholding tax is active.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code you are working with is not set up in the system to handle withholding tax.
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax settings for the company code may not be properly configured or activated.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUT2161 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code in question is defined and that the withholding tax settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Configure Withholding Tax:
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are defined for the relevant company code.
  Check if the withholding tax is activated for the company code.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data using transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or XD03 (for customers).
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained in the master data.
  
  
  
  Activate Withholding Tax:
  
  If withholding tax is not activated for the company code, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you define the withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBBT, and XK03/XD03 for managing company codes and master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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 OIUT2161 error and ensure that your company code is properly configured for withholding tax.