How To Fix TM071 - Discount withholding indicator is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Discount withholding indicator is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM071 - Discount withholding indicator is missing ?

  The SAP error message TM071, which states "Discount withholding indicator is missing," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with withholding tax calculations in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because the necessary withholding tax indicator for discounts is not defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax indicator for discounts has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the appropriate withholding tax information.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may not have the necessary withholding tax settings.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to handle withholding tax correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TM071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type for discounts is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax indicator is correctly assigned.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers) to edit the master data and verify the withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the transaction is configured to allow for withholding tax processing.
  This can be checked in the same SPRO path under Document Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction that generated the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes applicable in your region and how they should be configured in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax configurations.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TM071 error in your SAP system.