How To Fix 68201 - Items von alternative payer & cannot be withheld

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Items von alternative payer & cannot be withheld

What causes this issue?

At present, only main borrower items can be withheld not items from
the alternative payer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68201 - Items von alternative payer & cannot be withheld ?

  The SAP error message "68201 Items von alternative payer & cannot be withheld" typically occurs in the context of withholding tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that there are items associated with an alternative payer that cannot be processed for withholding tax. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Payer Configuration: The transaction involves an alternative payer, and the system is unable to apply withholding tax rules to items associated with this payer.
  Withholding Tax Settings: The withholding tax settings for the alternative payer may not be correctly configured or may not allow for withholding tax to be applied.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support withholding tax for alternative payers.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data for the alternative payer may be incomplete or missing necessary withholding tax information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Alternative Payer Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the alternative payer in the vendor/customer master data. Ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned and that the necessary withholding tax information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBWW (Withholding Tax: Define Types) and check the settings for the withholding tax types. Ensure that the alternative payer is allowed to have withholding tax applied.
  
  
  
  Document Type Review:
  
  Check the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is configured to allow withholding tax processing. You can do this in the configuration settings for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Master Data Completeness:
  
  Review the vendor/customer master data for the alternative payer. Ensure that all necessary fields related to withholding tax are filled out correctly. This includes the withholding tax type, exemption status, and any relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve specific error messages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. This will help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), and OBW1 (Withholding Tax: Define Withholding Tax Types).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on withholding tax processing to understand the requirements and configurations needed for alternative payers.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process transactions involving withholding tax.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax processes.