How To Fix VMD_API028 - Withholding tax type &1 does not exist for vendor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Withholding tax type &1 does not exist for vendor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API028 - Withholding tax type &1 does not exist for vendor &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API028 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax configuration for a specific vendor. The message states that the withholding tax type specified does not exist for the vendor in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Type: The withholding tax type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the vendor.
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor may not have been properly configured to include the relevant withholding tax types.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The withholding tax type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the withholding tax configurations.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBW1 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the existing withholding tax types in your system.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing) to edit the vendor master data.
  Navigate to the Withholding Tax tab and verify that the correct withholding tax types are assigned to the vendor.
  If the withholding tax type is missing, you can add it here.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in OBW1 and ensuring that the tax type is active and correctly set up for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the vendor data was migrated from another system, verify that all necessary withholding tax configurations were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or requirements related to withholding tax in your region.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBW1: Configuration for withholding tax types.
  XK02: Change vendor master data.
  MK02: Change vendor master data (purchasing).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configurations.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data and withholding tax configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VMD_API028 and ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured for the vendor in question.