How To Fix F5A262 - Split is not possible in company codes with extended withholding tax

F5A262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Split is not possible in company codes with extended withholding tax

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F5A262 - Details

• The SAP error message F5A262, which states "Split is not possible in company codes with extended withholding tax," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot split the withholding tax amount for a transaction due to the configuration of the company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Extended Withholding Tax Configuration: The company code is configured to use extended withholding tax, which requires specific handling of tax amounts. In this configuration, the system expects that withholding tax amounts are processed in a certain way, and splitting them may violate these rules.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support splitting due to the nature of the withholding tax setup.
  Document Structure: The document being processed may not be structured in a way that allows for the splitting of amounts, especially if the withholding tax is calculated based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the