How To Fix F5902 - Negative withholding tax base amount in item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Negative withholding tax base amount in item &

What causes this issue?

You find a there is a negative withholding tax base amount for the
withholding tax calculation (withholding tax base: net).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the corresponding vendor line item manually enter the withholding
tax base or withholding tax exempt amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5902 - Negative withholding tax base amount in item & ?

  The SAP error message F5902, which states "Negative withholding tax base amount in item &," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the withholding tax calculation for a financial document. This error indicates that the system has detected a negative value for the withholding tax base amount, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A negative amount may have been inadvertently entered in the relevant fields, leading to a negative withholding tax base.
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Document Changes: If a document was modified after the withholding tax was calculated, it could result in a negative base amount.
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting of invoices or payments can lead to discrepancies in the withholding tax base.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document: Check the document associated with the error to ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that there are no