How To Fix WRMA_FI047 - Cannot create agency document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Cannot create agency document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI047 - Cannot create agency document ?

  The SAP error message WRMA_FI047: Cannot create agency document typically occurs in the context of Withholding Tax (WHT) processing or agency postings related to tax documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate or post the required agency document, which is necessary for tax reporting or payment to the tax authorities.
  
  Cause
  The main causes for the error WRMA_FI047 Cannot create agency document include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration:
  
  The withholding tax code or withholding tax type is not properly configured for agency posting.
  The tax procedure or tax code does not have the correct settings for agency document creation.
  
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data:
  
  Vendor or customer master data lacks necessary withholding tax information.
  Missing or incorrect tax numbers or tax IDs required for agency document creation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user or the system does not have the required authorization to create agency documents.
  
  
  
  Technical or Integration Issues:
  
  Problems in the interface between FI (Financial Accounting) and the withholding tax module.
  Missing or incorrect document types or number ranges for agency documents.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Types:
  
  The document type assigned for agency documents is not maintained or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRMA_FI047 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify the withholding tax codes in transaction FTXP.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is set up correctly for agency posting.
  Check the tax procedure in OBYZ or OB40 to confirm that agency posting is enabled.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check vendor/customer master data for correct withholding tax information.
  Ensure tax numbers and IDs are maintained in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types and Number Ranges:
  
  Check the document type assigned for agency documents in OBA7 or related customizing.
  Verify number ranges for agency documents are defined and not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to create agency documents.
  Review authorization objects related to withholding tax and FI postings.
  
  
  
  Run the Program or Transaction Again:
  
  After corrections, reprocess the withholding tax posting or agency document creation.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address this error.
  For example, SAP Notes related to withholding tax agency postings might provide patches or detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  FTXP – Maintain Withholding Tax Codes
  OBYZ – Assign Withholding Tax Codes to Tax Procedures
  OB40 – Define Document Types
  OBA7 – Number Ranges for FI Documents
  F-43 or F-44 – Vendor Invoice/Payment Posting with WHT
  S_ALR_87012357 – Withholding Tax Reports
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) if withholding tax is applied on procurement or sales
  Withholding Tax (WHT) submodule
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRMA_FI047 or withholding tax agency document errors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above, consider enabling detailed logging or debugging the program that triggers the error to identify the exact missing or incorrect data causing the failure.