How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL259 - Withholding tax return must be in the same fiscal year of payment &


/ATL/GENERAL259 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

  • Message number: 259

  • Message text: Withholding tax return must be in the same fiscal year of payment &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL259 - Withholding tax return must be in the same fiscal year of payment & ?
    The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL259 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax return being processed in a different fiscal year than the payment it is associated with. This error typically arises in the context of tax reporting and compliance, particularly when dealing with withholding taxes in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A withholding tax return is being created or processed for a payment that was made in a different fiscal year. The system enforces a rule that requires the withholding tax return to be reported in the same fiscal year as the payment to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Payment Date: Verify the date of the payment that the withholding tax return is associated with. Ensure that the payment date falls within the same fiscal year as the withholding tax return you are trying to process. Adjust Fiscal

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