How To Fix 68206 - Credit items cannot be selected for withholding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Credit items cannot be selected for withholding

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68206 - Credit items cannot be selected for withholding ?

  The SAP error message 68206, "Credit items cannot be selected for withholding," typically occurs in the context of withholding tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to select certain credit items for withholding tax calculation, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Item Type: The credit items may not be eligible for withholding tax. For example, certain types of transactions or accounts may be excluded from withholding tax calculations.
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax types, and the relevant accounts.
  Document Type: The document type associated with the credit item may not be configured to allow withholding tax.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the credit item may not be compatible with withholding tax processing.
  Account Determination: The account determination for withholding tax may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to select the credit items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Item Eligibility: Check if the credit items are eligible for withholding tax. Ensure that the items are of a type that can be subjected to withholding tax.
  Check Configuration: Review the withholding tax configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the relevant tax codes and types are correctly set up and that the document types are configured to allow withholding tax.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If the document type is not set up for withholding tax, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration to allow for withholding tax processing.
  Verify Payment Terms: Ensure that the payment terms associated with the credit items are compatible with withholding tax.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the credit items can now be selected for withholding tax.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on withholding tax configuration and processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for maintaining withholding tax types) and OBYZ (for maintaining withholding tax codes).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect withholding tax processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax in SAP.