7Q804 - Withholding tax type & is not assigned to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7Q - Messages for new withholding tax functions

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Withholding tax type & is not assigned to company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7Q804 - Withholding tax type & is not assigned to company code & ?

  The SAP error message 7Q804 indicates that a specific withholding tax type is not assigned to the specified company code. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve withholding tax, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A withholding tax type is referenced in a transaction, but it has not been configured or assigned to the relevant company code in the system.
  The withholding tax type may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned to the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Basic Settings -> Define Withholding Tax Types
  
  
  
  
  Check the Withholding Tax Type:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the withholding tax type mentioned in the error message is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Withholding Tax Type to the Company Code:
  
  Navigate to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Payable -> Withholding Tax -> Basic Settings -> Assign Withholding Tax Types to Company Codes
  
  Here, you can assign the withholding tax type to the relevant company code. Make sure to enter the correct company code and select the appropriate withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Activate the Withholding Tax Type:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: These are specific categories of taxes that are withheld from payments made to vendors or service providers. Each type may have different rates and rules associated with it.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. Each company code can have its own financial statements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBW1 (for withholding tax configuration) and FB60 (for vendor invoice entry) to facilitate troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.