How To Fix >9004 - When using a withholding tax supplement no further entries are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: When using a withholding tax supplement no further entries are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9004 - When using a withholding tax supplement no further entries are allowed ?

  The SAP error message 9004 ("When using a withholding tax supplement, no further entries are allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the withholding tax configuration or the way the transaction is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The error often arises when the withholding tax is set up incorrectly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the withholding tax codes or the related master data.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The error can occur if the transaction type being processed does not allow for additional entries after a withholding tax supplement has been applied.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how withholding tax is handled, leading to this error if the transaction does not comply with those restrictions.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: If the necessary data for the withholding tax calculation is incomplete or missing, the system may prevent further entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the withholding tax codes are correctly defined and that all necessary settings (e.g., tax types, tax rates) are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the transaction type is appropriate for the withholding tax being applied.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that they allow for the processing of withholding tax supplements.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, perform testing with a similar transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Vendor Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to understand where the error might occur.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on withholding tax to understand the implications of the settings and how they affect transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.