How To Fix M8_2152 - Duplicate key for withholding tax data is not allowed.

M8_2152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Duplicate key for withholding tax data is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2152 - Duplicate key for withholding tax data is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message M8_2152: Duplicate key for withholding tax data is not allowed typically occurs when there is an attempt to enter or process withholding tax data that has already been recorded in the system for a specific combination of criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, vendor master data updates, or when posting accounting documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The system has detected that the withholding tax data you are trying to enter already exists for the same vendor, tax code, and other relevant criteria.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of withholding tax types or settings in the vendor master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate records that were not cleaned up properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
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