How To Fix EDOCUMENT_PE037 - Withholding Tax amount is 0; Tax certificate cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_PE - Messages for eDocuments Peru

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Withholding Tax amount is 0; Tax certificate cannot be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PE037 - Withholding Tax amount is 0; Tax certificate cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PE037 indicates that the withholding tax amount is zero, which prevents the generation of a tax certificate. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with withholding tax certificates in countries where such documentation is required for tax compliance.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Withholding Tax Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction or document does not have any withholding tax amount calculated. This could be due to:
  
  The transaction not being subject to withholding tax.
  Incorrect configuration of withholding tax codes.
  Missing or incorrect master data settings for vendors or customers.
  The withholding tax amount being inadvertently set to zero in the document.
  
  
  
  Document Type or Configuration Issues: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle withholding tax correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be set up to calculate withholding tax.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the document for which the error is occurring. Ensure that the withholding tax amount is correctly calculated and not zero. If it should have a withholding tax amount, verify the relevant fields.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. This includes:
  
  Withholding tax type
  Tax classification
  Tax codes assigned
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the withholding tax configuration in the SAP system is set up correctly. This includes:
  
  Checking the withholding tax codes in the configuration settings.
  Ensuring that the relevant document types are configured to allow withholding tax processing.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Settings: Review the tax codes used in the transaction to ensure they are set up to calculate withholding tax.
  
  
  Test with Different Transactions: If possible, test with different transactions or document types to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a certain type of transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on withholding tax setup and electronic document processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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.