How To Fix WT_BE002 - Maintain tax identifier 2 for the company

WT_BE002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT_BE - Message Class for Belgium WT Reporting

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Maintain tax identifier 2 for the company

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WT_BE002 - Details

• The SAP error message WT_BE002, which states "Maintain tax identifier 2 for the company," typically occurs in the context of tax reporting and compliance, particularly in countries where specific tax identifiers are required for transactions. This error indicates that the system requires a second tax identifier for the company code, which has not been maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Identifier: The primary cause of this error is that the tax identifier (often used for VAT or other tax purposes) has not been set up correctly in the company code settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of tax reporting.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Some countries have specific requirements for tax identifiers, and if these are not met, the system will generate this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WT_BE002 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate