How To Fix WHT_BR005 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WHT_BR - Messages Brazilian Withholding Tax Calculation

• Message number: 005

• Message text:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WHT_BR005 - ?

  SAP Error Message: WHT_BR005
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WHT_BR005 typically occurs in the context of Withholding Tax (WHT) processing in SAP. The message usually indicates that the Withholding Tax Code is not valid or not maintained for the country or company code involved in the transaction.
  More specifically, the cause can be:
  
  The withholding tax code used in the transaction is not defined or assigned properly.
  The withholding tax code is not maintained for the relevant country or company code.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the withholding tax setup.
  The withholding tax code is not assigned to the relevant tax type or tax procedure.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WHT_BR005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OBWQ or SPRO path:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Withholding Tax -> Extended Withholding Tax -> Withholding Tax Codes -> Define Withholding Tax Codes
  Verify that the withholding tax code used in the transaction exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Code to Country and Company Code:
  
  Ensure the withholding tax code is assigned to the relevant country and company code.
  Use transaction OBWQ or check in SPRO under:
  Financial Accounting -> Withholding Tax -> Extended Withholding Tax -> Assign Withholding Tax Codes to Company Codes
  
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure and Tax Type Assignments:
  
  Verify that the withholding tax code is assigned to the correct tax procedure and tax type.
  This can be checked in the tax procedure configuration (transaction OBYZ).
  
  
  
  Maintain Withholding Tax Types and Rates:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types and rates are maintained for the withholding tax code.
  Use transaction OBWQ or relevant customizing paths.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor or customer master data has the correct withholding tax information.
  Check the withholding tax code assigned in the master data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the configuration, reprocess the transaction to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBWQ – Maintain Withholding Tax Codes
  OBYZ – Assign Withholding Tax Codes to Tax Procedures
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide for Withholding Tax
  F-43 / FB60 / FB70 – Posting transactions where WHT is applied
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to withholding tax configuration errors.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Withholding Tax configuration.
  Check OSS Notes for specific fixes or patches if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Error occurs during invoice posting or payment processing.
  Occurs when country-specific withholding tax rules are not properly maintained.
  Happens if the withholding tax code is newly created but not fully configured.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WHT_BR005 – Withholding Tax Code not valid or not maintained for country/company code
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect withholding tax code configuration or assignment
  
  
  Solution
  Define and assign withholding tax code properly in customizing and master data
  
  
  Transactions
  OBWQ, OBYZ, SPRO, F-43, FB60, FB70
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal, Withholding Tax customizing guides
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error text or context (e.g., transaction, country, company code), I can help you with more precise steps.