How To Fix RTP213 - Withholding transaction type is not maintained for transaction type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Withholding transaction type is not maintained for transaction type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP213 - Withholding transaction type is not maintained for transaction type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTP213 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the withholding tax transaction type in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that involves withholding tax, but the system does not have the necessary settings for the specified transaction type.
  Cause:
  The error message "RTP213 Withholding transaction type is not maintained for transaction type &1" is triggered when:
  
  The withholding tax type is not defined for the specific transaction type in the system.
  The configuration for withholding tax is incomplete or incorrect.
  The transaction type being used does not have a corresponding withholding tax type assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the withholding tax transaction type is properly maintained in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Basic Settings -> Define Withholding Tax Types
  
  
  
  
  Define Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Check if the withholding tax type you are trying to use is defined. If not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is assigned to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Types to Transaction Types:
  
  Navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Basic Settings -> Assign Withholding Tax Types to Transaction Types
  
  Here, you can assign the withholding tax types to the relevant transaction types. Make sure that the transaction type indicated in the error message (&1) is included in this configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all other related configurations for withholding tax are correctly set up, including tax codes, tax calculation procedures, and any relevant master data settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OBW1 (for defining withholding tax types) and OBW2 (for assigning withholding tax types to transaction types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTP213 error and ensure that withholding tax is correctly configured for the relevant transaction types in your SAP system.