How To Fix WHT_BR005 -

WHT_BR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WHT_BR - Messages Brazilian Withholding Tax Calculation

• Message number: 005

• Message text:

Self-Explanatory Message

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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