How To Fix REEXFI236 - Line item &1 &2 contains withholding tax: clearing not possible

REEXFI236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Line item &1 &2 contains withholding tax: clearing not possible

What causes this issue?

The selected line item contains a withholding tax item with a
withholding tax type that is not due until the time of payment.

System Response

It is not possible to clear the item in Flexible Real Estate Management,
since the withholding tax information would be lost.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to clear the item, post the clearing in Financial
Accounting.

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.

REEXFI236 - Details

• The SAP error message REEXFI236 indicates that there is an issue with a line item in the financial accounting module related to withholding tax. Specifically, it states that the line item contains withholding tax, and therefore, clearing is not possible. This error typically arises during the clearing process when trying to settle open items in accounts payable or receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: The line item may have withholding tax applied, which prevents it from being cleared. This can occur if the withholding tax is not properly configured or if the tax amount has not been settled.
  Open Items: The line item may still be open and has not been fully settled, which includes the withholding tax amount.
  Incorrect Posting: There may be an incorrect posting related to the withholding tax that needs to be addressed before clearing can occur.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used may not be set up correctly for the