How To Fix /SAPPCE/01071 - Withholding tax type for invoice posting not allowed with deferred tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Withholding tax type for invoice posting not allowed with deferred tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01071 - Withholding tax type for invoice posting not allowed with deferred tax ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01071 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax type for an invoice posting that is not allowed when deferred tax is involved. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and tax processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with withholding tax configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax type being used in the invoice does not support deferred tax processing. This can happen if the withholding tax type is not properly configured in the system to handle deferred tax scenarios.
  
  
  Invoice Type: The type of invoice being posted may not be compatible with the withholding tax type selected. Certain invoice types may have restrictions on the use of specific withholding tax types.
  
  
  Tax Code Settings: The tax code associated with the invoice may not be set up to allow for withholding tax calculations in conjunction with deferred tax.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the appropriate withholding tax type assigned, or the settings may not align with the invoice being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction Code: OBW2).
  Verify that the withholding tax type being used is configured to allow for deferred tax processing.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Type:
  
  Ensure that the invoice type you are trying to post is compatible with the withholding tax type. You may need to consult your financial accounting team or SAP documentation for guidance on which combinations are allowed.
  
  
  
  Examine Tax Code Settings:
  
  Check the tax code settings in the system (Transaction Code: FTXP) to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle withholding tax in conjunction with deferred tax.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data (Transaction Code: XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers) to ensure that the correct withholding tax type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on withholding tax configuration and handling deferred tax.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.