How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL897 - Withholding number defers in companies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Withholding number defers in companies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL897 - Withholding number defers in companies ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL897 typically relates to issues with withholding tax numbers in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Accounts Payable or Financial Accounting. This error indicates that there is a problem with the withholding tax number being deferred or not properly assigned to the relevant company code or vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Withholding Tax Number: The withholding tax number may not be assigned to the vendor or may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be set up correctly to handle withholding tax, or the relevant tax settings may be missing.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information filled out.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: There may be issues related to the tax jurisdiction settings that affect how withholding tax is applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record and ensure that the withholding tax number is correctly entered and assigned to the appropriate company code.
  Use transaction code XK03 to display the vendor and verify the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is configured to handle withholding tax. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Define Withholding Tax Types.
  Make sure that the withholding tax types are correctly assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Update Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  If necessary, update the withholding tax configuration to ensure that it aligns with the legal requirements and business processes.
  Use transaction code OBW1 to maintain withholding tax types and ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  Verify that the tax jurisdiction settings are correctly configured and that they align with the vendor's location and the company's requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and OBW1 (Define Withholding Tax Types).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data and company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.