How To Fix 68004 - Withholding amounts taken into consideration and pmnt block & set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Withholding amounts taken into consideration and pmnt block & set

What causes this issue?

The payment block prevents selected items from being automatically or
manually paid. The items to be settled are cleared by the clearing
program (automatic clearing).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&SYSTEM RESPONSE&

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68004 - Withholding amounts taken into consideration and pmnt block & set ?

  The SAP error message 68004 typically relates to issues with withholding tax amounts and payment blocks in the context of financial transactions. This error can occur during the processing of invoices or payments when the system detects inconsistencies or issues with the withholding tax configuration or payment status.
  Cause:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax settings for the vendor or customer may not be correctly configured. This includes the withholding tax type, rates, or exemptions.
  Payment Block: A payment block may be set on the invoice or vendor account, preventing the payment from being processed.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields related to withholding tax may be missing or incorrectly filled out in the invoice or payment document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for payment processing, such as being parked or blocked for some reason.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Settings:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data and verify that the withholding tax types and rates are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the withholding tax codes are properly assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Block:
  
  Check if there is a payment block set on the invoice or vendor account. You can do this by reviewing the invoice document in the SAP system.
  If a payment block is present, determine the reason for the block and remove it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields related to withholding tax are filled out correctly in the invoice or payment document.
  Check for any missing information that may be required for processing.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document. If it is parked or in a blocked status, take the necessary steps to release or approve the document for payment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to process the payment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBV0 (Release Parked Document) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to withholding tax and payment processing for additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully process the payment.