How To Fix ARBERP_MAP187 - AN invoice &1 has withholding tax, which is not supported and ignored

ARBERP_MAP187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 187

• Message text: AN invoice &1 has withholding tax, which is not supported and ignored

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice contains withholding tax. The handling of
withholding tax is not supported by Ariba Network Integration. The
invoice was created, but the withholding tax is ignored for the invoice.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts of the invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ARBERP_MAP187 - Details

• The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP187 indicates that there is an issue with an invoice that has withholding tax applied, but the system does not support this configuration for the specific transaction or invoice type. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax calculations and compliance in different regions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Configuration: The invoice may have been created with a withholding tax type that is not configured or supported in the system for the specific transaction.
  Missing Tax Codes: The necessary withholding tax codes may not be set up in the system, or the configuration for the relevant tax types may be incomplete.
  Transaction Type Limitations: Certain transaction types or document types may not allow for withholding tax to be applied.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry of the invoice, such as incorrect tax codes or amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of withholding tax in the SAP system.