How To Fix RETMFI056 - Extended withholding tax inactive in CoCd &1, delete withholding tax data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Extended withholding tax inactive in CoCd &1, delete withholding tax data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI056 - Extended withholding tax inactive in CoCd &1, delete withholding tax data ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI056 indicates that there is an issue with the extended withholding tax configuration in a specific company code (CoCd). This error typically arises when the system attempts to process withholding tax data for a company code where the extended withholding tax functionality is not activated or is inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Extended Withholding Tax: The extended withholding tax feature is not activated for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for withholding tax may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing withholding tax data that is not valid due to the inactive status of the extended withholding tax.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETMFI056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Extended Withholding Tax:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings > Activate Extended Withholding Tax.
  Ensure that the extended withholding tax is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the withholding tax types and codes are correctly configured for the company code.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for withholding tax are maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Delete Invalid Withholding Tax Data:
  
  If there is existing withholding tax data that is causing the error, you may need to delete or correct this data.
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document) to review and modify the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to withholding tax configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Company Code Global Data
  OBW1: Withholding Tax Types
  OBW2: Withholding Tax Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax configurations.