Message type: E = Error
Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions
Message number: 379
Message text: Error in withholding tax certificate numbering, company code &
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The SAP error message FZ379, which indicates "Error in withholding tax certificate numbering, company code &," typically arises in the context of managing withholding tax certificates in SAP. This error can occur due to various reasons related to configuration or data issues. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
Causes:
Configuration Issues: The withholding tax certificate numbering may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the number range for withholding tax certificates.
Number Range Intervals: The number range for withholding tax certificates may not be defined or may have been exhausted. If the system cannot find a valid number to assign to a new certificate, it will throw this error.
Company Code Settings: The company code specified in the error message may not have the necessary settings for withholding tax certificates, or it may not be properly linked to the relevant number range.
Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing or creating withholding tax certificates.
Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or customer for whom the withholding tax certificate is being generated.
Solutions:
Check Number Range Configuration:
- Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to withholding tax certificates (usually
FWT_CERT
or similar).- Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
Define Number Ranges:
- If the number range is not defined, you can create a new number range for the withholding tax certificates in the configuration settings (transaction code OBAS or OBA7).
Review Company Code Settings:
- Check the configuration for the specific company code in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that it is set up correctly for withholding tax processing.
Check User Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage withholding tax certificates. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
Validate Master Data:
- Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that all necessary withholding tax information is correctly maintained.
Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials.
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