How To Fix F5565 - Withh.tax exempt amnt must be zero if base amnt is larger than pstng amnt

F5565 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Withh.tax exempt amnt must be zero if base amnt is larger than pstng amnt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5565 - Withh.tax exempt amnt must be zero if base amnt is larger than pstng amnt ?

  The SAP error message F5565, which states "Withholding tax exempt amount must be zero if base amount is larger than posting amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax calculations. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the base amount and the posting amount in relation to the withholding tax exempt amount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry where the base amount (the total amount before withholding tax) is greater than the posting amount (the amount after withholding tax), while the withholding tax exempt amount is not set to zero.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of withholding tax settings in the SAP system, leading to incorrect calculations or expectations.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may have specific rules regarding withholding tax that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Amounts: Verify the amounts entered in the transaction.