How To Fix F5564 - Withholding tax base amount exceeds & % of the posting amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Withholding tax base amount exceeds & % of the posting amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5564 - Withholding tax base amount exceeds & % of the posting amount ?

  The SAP error message F5564, which states "Withholding tax base amount exceeds & % of the posting amount," typically occurs during the posting of an invoice or payment when the withholding tax base amount exceeds a specified percentage of the total posting amount. This is a validation check to ensure that the withholding tax is calculated correctly based on the defined rules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the base amount.
  Excessive Base Amount: The base amount for withholding tax may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, exceeding the allowed percentage of the total posting amount.
  Posting Amount Issues: The total posting amount may be too low, making the withholding tax base amount appear excessively high in relation to it.
  Tax Code Settings: The tax code used may have specific settings that enforce this validation, and the base amount may not comply with those settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of withholding tax types and ensure that the base amount is set correctly.
  Verify the percentage limits defined for the withholding tax in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Base Amount:
  
  Review the invoice or payment document to ensure that the withholding tax base amount is accurate and does not exceed the allowed percentage of the posting amount.
  If necessary, adjust the base amount to comply with the percentage limit.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Amount:
  
  Ensure that the total posting amount is appropriate and that the withholding tax base amount is calculated based on the correct total.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the tax code being used to ensure that it aligns with the business requirements and that the withholding tax base amount is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBW2 (for withholding tax configuration) or FB60 (for posting invoices) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configuration.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform test postings to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials for further assistance.