How To Fix M8689 - No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 689

• Message text: No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible

What causes this issue?

You cannot split the invoice amount to create several supplier line
items if the document does not contain any withholding tax data.

System Response

In this case, you cannot split the invoice amount to create several
supplier line items. You cannot call up the required screen.

How to fix this error?

The document can only be posted with one supplier line item.

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 M8689 - No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible ?

  The SAP error message M8689 ("No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary withholding tax data for the transaction you are trying to process, which is often related to vendor invoices or payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Data: The vendor master record may not have withholding tax information maintained. This is essential for transactions that involve withholding tax calculations.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to process may not be compatible with withholding tax processing. For example, if you are trying to post a customer invoice instead of a vendor invoice.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of withholding tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing tax codes or incorrect settings in the withholding tax types.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may