How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1238 - Withholding tax for the highlighted items has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Withholding tax for the highlighted items has been deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1238 - Withholding tax for the highlighted items has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1238 indicates that withholding tax has been deactivated for certain items in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The withholding tax type may not be activated in the configuration settings for the relevant company code or vendor.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained, or the withholding tax indicator may be set to inactive.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow withholding tax.
  Item Category: The item category in the transaction may not support withholding tax.
  Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to any withholding tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the section for withholding tax. Ensure that the withholding tax types are activated for the relevant company code.
  Verify that the withholding tax settings for the document type being used allow for withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. Look for the withholding tax type and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that withholding tax is allowed for the type of document you are processing.
  
  
  
  Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the transaction supports withholding tax. You may need to adjust the item category settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Tax Code:
  
  Verify that the tax code used in the transaction is correctly configured to link to the appropriate withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  XK03 or MK03 for viewing vendor master data.
  FB60 or FB70 for entering invoices where withholding tax may apply.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring withholding tax and managing vendor master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the withholding tax is now being applied correctly.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configurations.