How To Fix F5028 - Clearing not possible due to documents subject to withholding tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Clearing not possible due to documents subject to withholding tax

What causes this issue?

Some of the selected open items are subject to withholding tax.
In this case, the amount for at least one withholding tax indicator
liable to withholding tax does not balance to zero.

System Response

Since a clearing would prevent the correct payment of withholding tax,
it is prevented by the system.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the desired clearing via the function "Transfer with
clearing".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5028 - Clearing not possible due to documents subject to withholding tax ?

  The SAP error message F5028, which states "Clearing not possible due to documents subject to withholding tax," typically occurs when you attempt to clear an account that contains documents that are subject to withholding tax. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the clearing of vendor invoices or customer payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Withholding Tax Documents: The documents involved in the clearing process have withholding tax implications. This means that the system recognizes that certain amounts need to be withheld for tax purposes, and therefore, it prevents the clearing process until these issues are resolved.
  Incomplete Tax Information: The withholding tax information may not be fully maintained or may be incorrect in the relevant documents.
  Open Items: There may be open items in the account that are subject to withholding tax, which need to be addressed before clearing can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F5028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Documents: Review the