M8613 - The withholding tax section code does not match business place determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 613

• Message text: The withholding tax section code does not match business place determined

What causes this issue?

On the basis of the plant used, a business place has been determined. A
withholding tax section code has been entered because there is
withholding tax.
However, the withholding tax section code is assigned to another
business place and therefore cannot be used for this plant.

System Response

The system does not allow you to post the document.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options for posting the document:
Use a withholding tax section code which is either assigned to the
business place derived from the plant or not assigned to a particular
business place.
Check the assignment of the withholding tax section code to the
business place and make any necessary corrections.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8613 - The withholding tax section code does not match business place determined ?

  The SAP error message M8613, "The withholding tax section code does not match business place determined," typically occurs in the context of withholding tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the withholding tax section code that has been assigned to a business partner (vendor or customer) and the business place that has been determined for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax section code may not be correctly configured in the system for the specific business place.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have an incorrect withholding tax section code assigned that does not correspond to the business place being used in the transaction.
  Transaction Data Issues: The transaction being processed may be using a business place that is not compatible with the withholding tax section code defined for the vendor or customer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (usually found in SPRO under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax).
  Ensure that the withholding tax section codes are correctly assigned to the relevant business places.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct withholding tax section code is assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the vendor or customer master record and reviewing the withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that is causing the error to ensure that the correct business place is being used.
  If necessary, adjust the business place in the transaction to match the withholding tax section code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how withholding tax is configured and processed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes and how they are applied in your business context.
  Business Place: A business place in SAP is a location where business transactions occur, and it can affect how taxes are calculated and reported.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.