How To Fix RETMFI049 - Withholding tax type/code (&1/&2) not in master record

RETMFI049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Withholding tax type/code (&1/&2) not in master record

What causes this issue?

This combination of withholding tax type &V1& and withholding tax code
&V2& is <ZH>not</> entered in the master record of the partner. It is
<ZH>not</> possible to use this combination.

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?

Add the combination of withholding tax type and withholding tax code to
the partner master record. If this is not possible, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI049 - Withholding tax type/code (&1/&2) not in master record ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI049 indicates that a specific withholding tax type or code is not found in the master record for the vendor or customer involved in the transaction. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a transaction that involves withholding tax, but the necessary configuration for that tax type is missing in the master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Type in Master Record: The withholding tax type or code specified in the transaction is not maintained in the vendor or customer master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant vendor or customer.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the withholding tax type being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETMFI049 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes: XK02 for vendors,