How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL029 - Cannot process withholding tax.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot process withholding tax.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL029 - Cannot process withholding tax. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL029 indicates that the system cannot process withholding tax for a particular transaction. This error typically arises in the context of invoice verification in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with vendor invoices that involve withholding tax calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax types may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax types, and the relevant withholding tax accounts.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained, such as the withholding tax type or exemption status.
  Invoice Data Issues: The invoice being processed may not have the required withholding tax information, or the amounts may not be correctly calculated.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for withholding tax processing, leading to this error.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple tax jurisdictions, there may be issues with how withholding tax is applied across those jurisdictions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBW2 (for withholding tax types) and OB40 (for tax codes) to review and adjust settings.
  Withholding Tax Accounts: Ensure that the correct accounts are assigned for the withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. Ensure that the appropriate withholding tax type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Invoice Data:
  
  Check the invoice being processed for any missing or incorrect withholding tax information. Ensure that the amounts are correctly calculated and that the withholding tax type is specified.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that withholding tax processing is allowed for the specific document type being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the tax jurisdiction settings to ensure that withholding tax is being applied correctly across different jurisdictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to withholding tax processing for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on withholding tax configuration and processing to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing with sample transactions to ensure that the issue is resolved and that withholding tax is processed correctly.
  
  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 the MM module and tax processing.