How To Fix RECD185 - When withholding tax is active, only revenue conditions are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: When withholding tax is active, only revenue conditions are allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to set up a withholding tax term for an advance payment
condition that is not posted as revenue.

System Response

It is not possible to post withholding tax for advance payment
conditions that are posted using special G/L processes.

How to fix this error?

If you want to post withholding tax, you have to use a revenue
condition.

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 RECD185 - When withholding tax is active, only revenue conditions are allowed ?

  The SAP error message RECD185 indicates that there is an issue related to withholding tax configuration in the system. Specifically, it occurs when you attempt to use certain condition types that are not compatible with withholding tax processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The error typically arises when withholding tax is activated for a particular transaction, but the condition types being used are not classified as revenue conditions. In SAP, only revenue-related conditions can be processed when withholding tax is active.
  Condition Type Settings: The condition types in the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to allow for withholding tax. Non-revenue condition types (like discounts or freight) may be causing the issue.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the withholding tax settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Types: Review the condition types in the pricing procedure. Ensure that only revenue-related