How To Fix >9022 - Extended withholding tax: you can activate only one payable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Extended withholding tax: you can activate only one payable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9022 - Extended withholding tax: you can activate only one payable ?

  The SAP error message 9022 ("Extended withholding tax: you can activate only one payable") typically occurs in the context of configuring withholding tax settings in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to activate multiple payable types for extended withholding tax, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Payables Configuration: The system is configured to allow multiple payable types for extended withholding tax, which is not supported. You can only have one payable type activated at a time.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the withholding tax configuration may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicts in the payable types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Extended Withholding Tax > Activate Extended Withholding Tax.
  Review the settings for the payable types and ensure that only one is activated.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unnecessary Payables:
  
  If you find that multiple payable types are activated, deactivate the ones that are not needed. You can do this by selecting the payable type and choosing the option to deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes associated with the withholding tax to ensure they are correctly configured and do not conflict with the payable types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring extended withholding tax and the implications of activating different payable types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Consulting SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that only one payable type is activated for extended withholding tax, you should be able to resolve the error message 9022 and proceed with your transactions without issues.