How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL135 - Update will occur only in lines subject to withholding tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Update will occur only in lines subject to withholding tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL135 - Update will occur only in lines subject to withholding tax ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL135 indicates that an update will only occur in lines that are subject to withholding tax. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The error may occur if the transaction being processed does not have the necessary withholding tax settings configured. This could be due to missing or incorrect withholding tax codes or settings in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow withholding tax processing, leading to the error when trying to update or post the document.
  
  
  Line Item Characteristics: The specific line items in the transaction may not be marked as subject to withholding tax, which is required for the update to proceed.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction settings may not align with the withholding tax requirements, causing the system to reject updates for non-compliant lines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly set up with the appropriate withholding tax codes. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master record and verifying the withholding tax information.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it allows for withholding tax processing. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings (SPRO).
  
  
  Line Item Review: Review the line items in the transaction to ensure that they are marked as subject to withholding tax. If necessary, adjust the line items to include the appropriate withholding tax codes.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Configuration: Verify that the tax jurisdiction settings are correctly configured to support withholding tax calculations. This may involve checking the tax codes and their applicability to the relevant jurisdictions.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on withholding tax configuration and processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Vendor Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to help in troubleshooting.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the withholding tax processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in financial accounting and withholding tax.