How To Fix F5A373 - Negative withholding tax base amount in item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 373

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

What causes this issue?

A negative withholding tax base amount is determined 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?

Enter the withholding tax base or the withholding tax exempt amount
manually in the corresponding vendor item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A373 - Negative withholding tax base amount in item & ?

  The SAP error message F5A373, which indicates a "Negative withholding tax base amount in item &," typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable. This error suggests 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 transaction that affects the withholding tax calculation.
  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 it was initially posted, it could lead to inconsistencies in the withholding tax base.
  Reversals or Adjustments: If there are adjustments or reversals that result in a negative base amount, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that there are no negative values where they shouldn't be.
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration: Ensure that the withholding tax settings in the system are configured correctly. This includes checking the tax codes, tax types, and any relevant settings in the configuration.
  Document Review: If the document has been changed, check the history of changes to see if any adjustments have led to a negative withholding tax base. If necessary, revert to a previous version of the document.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax in SAP: Withholding tax is a tax deducted at source from payments made to vendors or service providers. It is important to ensure that the withholding tax base is calculated correctly to avoid errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), and others that may be involved in the process.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to withholding tax processing to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.