How To Fix WT_BE018 - Maintain Tax No at tax authority or name in Search Term 2 for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Maintain Tax No at tax authority or name in Search Term 2 for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT_BE018 - Maintain Tax No at tax authority or name in Search Term 2 for &1 ?

  The SAP error message WT_BE018 indicates that there is an issue with the tax number or the name associated with a tax authority in the system. This error typically arises when the system requires a valid tax number to be maintained for a specific tax authority, and it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Number: The tax number for the specified tax authority has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax number or the name in the "Search Term 2" field is not correctly set up or does not match the expected format.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or customer that is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Number:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Enter the vendor or customer number and navigate to the tax data section.
  Ensure that the tax number is correctly entered for the relevant tax authority.
  
  
  
  Check Search Term 2:
  
  Verify that the "Search Term 2" field is populated correctly with the appropriate name or identifier that corresponds to the tax authority.
  If necessary, update this field to ensure it matches the required format.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the tax authority in the system (transaction code OBCD or similar).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the tax authority is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to tax number maintenance and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK02 (Change Vendor), XD02 (Change Customer), and OBCD (Maintain Tax Authorities).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to vendor or customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WT_BE018 error and ensure that the tax number and related information are correctly maintained in the SAP system.