How To Fix 7Q423 - Withholding tax rate cannot be greater than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7Q - Messages for new withholding tax functions

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Withholding tax rate cannot be greater than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7Q423 - Withholding tax rate cannot be greater than 100% ?

  The SAP error message 7Q423: Withholding tax rate cannot be greater than 100% typically occurs when the system encounters a withholding tax rate that exceeds the maximum allowable limit of 100%. This error is common in scenarios involving financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable, such as vendor payments or invoice processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Rate Configuration: The withholding tax rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a value greater than 100%.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of withholding tax rates in vendor master data or transaction documents, a user may have mistakenly entered a value greater than 100%.
  Tax Code Misconfiguration: The tax code associated with the transaction may have been set up incorrectly, resulting in an invalid withholding tax rate.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the withholding tax is being calculated in a different currency, conversion rates may lead to an erroneous calculation that exceeds 100%.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: