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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP187 - AN invoice &1 has withholding tax, which is not supported and ignored ?

  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. Ensure that the relevant withholding tax types and codes are properly set up in the system.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Withholding Tax.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Details: Check the invoice details to ensure that the correct withholding tax codes are being used. Make sure that the invoice type supports withholding tax.
  
  
  Update Tax Codes: If necessary, create or update the withholding tax codes to ensure they are available for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on withholding tax configurations and limitations for your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the invoice processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to withholding tax processing. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known issues.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the standard functionality does not meet your requirements, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the behavior of withholding tax processing.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP Support 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.