How To Fix WHT_BR001 - Reference to purchase order item is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WHT_BR - Messages Brazilian Withholding Tax Calculation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Reference to purchase order item is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WHT_BR001 - Reference to purchase order item is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WHT_BR001: Reference to purchase order item is missing:
  
  Error Message
  WHT_BR001: Reference to purchase order item is missing
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during withholding tax (WHT) processing in SAP, typically when you are trying to post or process a document (such as an invoice or payment) that involves withholding tax, but the system cannot find a reference to the purchase order (PO) item.
  More specifically:
  
  The withholding tax determination logic expects a reference to a PO item to correctly calculate or validate withholding tax.
  The document you are processing does not contain or link to the PO item, or the link is incomplete or missing.
  This can happen if the invoice or payment document is created without referencing the PO item, or if the PO item data is not properly maintained or passed to the withholding tax calculation.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During invoice verification (MIRO) or payment processing (F-53, F110, etc.) when withholding tax is relevant.
  When the withholding tax configuration requires a PO item reference for tax determination.
  When the document is created manually without referencing the PO or PO item.
  When the PO item is deleted or changed after the invoice or payment document was created.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Ensure PO Item Reference is Maintained:
  
  When creating the invoice or payment document, make sure to reference the correct PO and PO item.
  In MIRO (Invoice Verification), enter the PO number and ensure the item is selected.
  In payment documents, ensure the invoice references the PO item.
  
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify the withholding tax configuration in transaction OBWQ or related customizing.
  Check if the withholding tax type or code requires a PO item reference.
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to allow processing without PO item reference (if business process allows).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Document Data:
  
  Verify that the PO item exists and is not deleted or blocked.
  Check the invoice or payment document for correct referencing.
  If the PO item was changed or deleted, correct the document or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Document:
  
  If the document was created incorrectly, cancel and recreate it with the correct PO item reference.
  Alternatively, adjust the document to include the missing PO item reference if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WHT_BR001.
  Sometimes patches or support packages address specific bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)
  F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment)
  F110 (Automatic Payment Program)
  OBWQ (Withholding Tax Configuration)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  EKPO (Purchase Order Items)
  RBKP (Invoice Document Header)
  BSET (Tax Data Document Segment)
  WTH* tables (Withholding Tax related tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for "WHT_BR001"
  Review SAP Help on Withholding Tax processing in MM and FI modules.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing reference to PO item in document requiring withholding tax processing.
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine withholding tax correctly, error message WHT_BR001 appears.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure PO item reference is maintained in invoice/payment document; check WHT config.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MIRO, F-53, F110, OBWQ
  
  
  Additional
  Verify master data, consult SAP Notes, adjust business process if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, document type), I can help with more specific guidance.