No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible

Message type: E = Error

Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

Message number: 689

Message text: No withholding tax data available: only a supplier line item is possible



What causes this issue?

You cannot split the invoice amount to create several supplier line
items if the document does not contain any withholding tax data.


System Response

In this case, you cannot split the invoice amount to create several
supplier line items. You cannot call up the required screen.


How to fix this error?

The document can only be posted with one supplier line item.


The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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