How To Fix 8A204 - Vendor & withholds for & with an exemption of & % (valid: &).

8A204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Vendor & withholds for & with an exemption of & % (valid: &).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A204 - Vendor & withholds for & with an exemption of & % (valid: &). ?

  The SAP error message 8A204 typically relates to issues with vendor withholding tax exemptions. This error indicates that there is a problem with the withholding tax settings for a vendor, specifically regarding the exemption status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Exemption Information: The vendor may not have the correct exemption certificate or the exemption percentage may not be properly configured in the system.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to withholding tax settings.
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code used for the transaction may not be configured to allow for exemptions.
  Validity Period: The exemption may not be valid for the date of the transaction, meaning the exemption period has expired.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record and verify the withholding tax information. Ensure that the exemption percentage and validity dates are correctly entered.
  Transaction code: XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor -