How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS229 - The withholding types of charges are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: The withholding types of charges are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS229 - The withholding types of charges are different ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS229 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the withholding types of charges in a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations or withholding tax configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the withholding tax types that are being applied to the charges in a transaction. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Different Tax Codes: The charges may have been assigned different tax codes that correspond to different withholding tax types.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of withholding tax types in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of invoices or payment documents can lead to this issue.
  Document Type Differences: Different document types may have different withholding tax settings, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Codes: Review the tax codes assigned to the charges in the transaction. Ensure that they are consistent and correspond to the same withholding tax type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction code: OBW2 for withholding tax types).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries in the relevant documents to ensure that the withholding tax types match.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific transaction type you are working with to ensure compliance with withholding tax regulations.
  
  
  Test Transactions: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different withholding tax types and their implications on financial transactions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing withholding taxes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to navigate through the system effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.