How To Fix F5395 - Withholding tax code & is not permissible

F5395 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 395

• Message text: Withholding tax code & is not permissible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5395 - Withholding tax code & is not permissible ?

  The SAP error message F5395, which states "Withholding tax code & is not permissible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the withholding tax configuration in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when posting accounting documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Withholding Tax Code: The specified withholding tax code may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the transaction being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax code may not be properly configured in the system, including missing settings for the relevant company code or tax type.
  Incompatibility with Transaction Type: The withholding tax code may not be applicable for the type of transaction being processed (e.g., it may be restricted to certain vendor types or transaction types).
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Withholding Tax Code: Verify that the