How To Fix 68006 - Total of withholding amount is larger than the outpayment amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Total of withholding amount is larger than the outpayment amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68006 - Total of withholding amount is larger than the outpayment amount ?

  The SAP error message 68006, which states "Total of withholding amount is larger than the outpayment amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax calculations. This error indicates that the total amount of withholding tax that has been calculated exceeds the total amount of the payment being made. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Withholding Tax Configuration: The withholding tax rates or conditions may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the payment or withholding tax amounts.
  Multiple Withholding Tax Types: If multiple withholding tax types are applied, the cumulative amount may exceed the payment amount.
  Payment Amount Issues: The payment amount itself may be incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to discrepancies.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the payment and withholding tax amounts are in different currencies, conversion rates may lead to incorrect totals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of withholding tax types in the system (transaction codes like OB40 for withholding tax types).
  Ensure that the rates and conditions are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Amount:
  
  Double-check the payment amount being processed to ensure it is correct.
  Ensure that the payment amount is sufficient to cover the withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Calculation:
  
  Review the calculation of withholding tax for the transaction. Ensure that the correct base amount is being used for the calculation.
  If multiple withholding tax types are applicable, verify that their total does not exceed the payment amount.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment or Withholding Tax Amounts:
  
  If necessary, adjust the withholding tax amounts or the payment amount to ensure compliance with the regulations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling withholding tax issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to review transactions.
  Withholding Tax Reports: Use reports related to withholding tax to analyze and verify amounts (e.g., S_ALR_87012357).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in withholding tax calculations, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.