How To Fix VVSCCHECK420 - &1: Withholding tax supplement &2 does not exist (change not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCCHECK - Payment Plan: Checks

• Message number: 420

• Message text: &1: Withholding tax supplement &2 does not exist (change not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCCHECK420 - &1: Withholding tax supplement &2 does not exist (change not possible) ?

  The SAP error message VVSCCHECK420 indicates that there is an issue with a withholding tax supplement that is being referenced in a transaction. Specifically, the error states that the withholding tax supplement identified by the number &2 does not exist, which prevents any changes from being made.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Withholding Tax Supplement: The most common cause of this error is that the withholding tax supplement you are trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the withholding tax settings, leading to the system not recognizing the supplement.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the withholding tax supplement number being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Withholding Tax Supplement:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are encountering the error.
  Verify if the withholding tax supplement number (&2) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area for withholding tax.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Withholding Tax Supplement:
  
  If the withholding tax supplement is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly when creating the supplement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the relevant tax codes and supplements are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on withholding tax supplements and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBW2 (for withholding tax configuration) and others that may be related to your specific scenario.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify withholding tax supplements in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the withholding tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.