How To Fix WHT_BR003 - Reference to order is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WHT_BR - Messages Brazilian Withholding Tax Calculation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Reference to order is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WHT_BR003 - Reference to order is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WHT_BR003: Reference to order is missing:
  
  Error Message
  WHT_BR003: Reference to order is missing
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during withholding tax (WHT) processing in SAP when the system expects a reference to an internal order (or another cost object like a project, sales order, etc.) but does not find it in the document or line item.
  In many SAP configurations, withholding tax is linked to specific cost objects for proper accounting and reporting. If the system is configured to require an order reference for withholding tax calculation or posting, and the document line item does not contain this reference, the error is triggered.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The withholding tax code or withholding tax type is configured to require an order reference.
  The line item in the accounting document or vendor invoice does not have an order assigned.
  The withholding tax determination procedure expects an order reference but it is missing.
  Custom validations or user-exits enforce the presence of an order reference for WHT.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the required order reference is provided wherever the system expects it.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check the Document Line Items:
  
  Verify that the line items in the accounting document or vendor invoice have the correct order number assigned.
  If missing, enter the appropriate internal order or cost object.
  
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Withholding Tax ? Extended Withholding Tax ? Define Withholding Tax Codes.
  Check if the withholding tax code or type is set to require an order reference.
  If the order reference is not mandatory for your business process, you can adjust the configuration to make it optional.
  
  
  
  Check the Withholding Tax Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the procedure does not enforce an order reference unless necessary.
  Adjust the procedure or the customizing settings if needed.
  
  
  
  User Exits or Validations:
  
  Check if there are any custom user-exits, BAdIs, or validations that enforce the presence of an order reference for withholding tax.
  If found, either provide the order reference or adjust the custom logic.
  
  
  
  Document Entry:
  
  When posting vendor invoices or accounting documents, ensure that the order reference is entered in the relevant line items.
  This is often done in the item details under the "Account Assignment" tab.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB60 - Enter Vendor Invoice
  FB70 - Enter Customer Invoice
  F-43 - Enter Vendor Invoice (classic)
  KOB1 - Order Line Items
  SPRO - Customizing for Withholding Tax
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to withholding tax and order assignment for your SAP version.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might discuss order assignment in withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  Financial Accounting ? Withholding Tax ? Extended Withholding Tax ? Define Withholding Tax Codes
  Financial Accounting ? Withholding Tax ? Extended Withholding Tax ? Assign Withholding Tax Codes to Company Codes
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  If your business process requires withholding tax to be linked to orders for cost tracking, ensure that all relevant documents have the order assigned.
  Train users to enter the order reference during document entry.
  Use validation rules to prevent posting without order reference if mandatory.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, document type, configuration details), I can help tailor the solution further.