How To Fix >A182 - Item &1 &2 contains cash disc. or withholding tax. Clearing not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Item &1 &2 contains cash disc. or withholding tax. Clearing not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A182 - Item &1 &2 contains cash disc. or withholding tax. Clearing not possible. ?

  The SAP error message A182 indicates that there is an issue with clearing an item due to the presence of cash discounts or withholding tax. This typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable when trying to clear an invoice or payment that has associated cash discounts or withholding tax implications.
  Cause:
  
  
  Cash Discount: The item may have a cash discount applied, which means that the payment amount can be reduced if paid within a certain period. Clearing cannot occur if the system detects that the cash discount has not been properly accounted for.
  
  
  Withholding Tax: The item may also have withholding tax implications. If withholding tax is applicable, the system needs to ensure that the tax is properly calculated and accounted for before allowing the clearing of the item.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings related to cash discounts or withholding tax that prevent the clearing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the document associated with the item to see if the cash discount or withholding tax is correctly applied. Ensure that the amounts are accurate and that the conditions for the cash discount are met.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Amount: If the cash discount is applicable, ensure that the payment amount reflects the discount. You may need to adjust the payment to account for the cash discount before attempting to clear the item.
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Settings: Verify the withholding tax settings in the system. Ensure that the withholding tax is correctly configured and that the necessary tax codes are applied to the relevant items.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the cash discount or withholding tax implications, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the document details or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the line items related to the vendor.
  
  
  Clear Items Manually: If automatic clearing is not possible due to the error, you may need to clear the items manually by creating a new document that properly accounts for the cash discount or withholding tax.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system with notes that can provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cash discounts and withholding tax to ensure that your understanding of the processes aligns with best practices.
  
  
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users on how to handle cash discounts and withholding tax in SAP to minimize future occurrences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message A182 and successfully clear the item in question.