How To Fix /SAPPCE/01072 - Type of withholding tax base amount is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Type of withholding tax base amount is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01072 - Type of withholding tax base amount is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01072 Type of withholding tax base amount is not supported typically occurs in the context of withholding tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a withholding tax base amount that it does not recognize or support for the specific transaction or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax type or the related configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Unsupported Tax Type: The withholding tax type being used may not be supported for the specific transaction or document type.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information configured.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured to handle the specific withholding tax type.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect amounts or missing fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly defined and that the base amounts are supported for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the relevant withholding tax information is maintained in the master records.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is configured to support the withholding tax type in question.
  Check the settings for the specific document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data for any inconsistencies or errors in the amounts being processed.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on withholding tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or master data, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  OBY6: Define withholding tax types
  FK01/FK02: Vendor master data maintenance
  FD01/FD02: Customer master data maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, 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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.