How To Fix FAP_PP021 - Changes not saved. Error during withholding tax recalculation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_PP - Messages for payment proposal

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Changes not saved. Error during withholding tax recalculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_PP021 - Changes not saved. Error during withholding tax recalculation. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_PP021 ("Changes not saved. Error during withholding tax recalculation.") typically occurs when there is an issue with the withholding tax calculation during a transaction or document posting. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the withholding tax setup.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration of withholding tax codes in the system.
  Missing Data: Required fields for withholding tax calculation may be missing in the document or master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor or customer master data related to withholding tax.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in tax calculation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the withholding tax recalculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of withholding tax codes in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the configuration (transaction code: OBW2 for withholding tax codes).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types are correctly assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Check the document for any missing or incorrect data related to withholding tax. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If applicable, check the vendor or customer master data for any missing withholding tax information.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Withholding Tax:
  
  Try to manually recalculate the withholding tax for the document. This can sometimes resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and to access the withholding tax functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the transaction code, the steps leading to the error, and any relevant configuration details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBW2: Configuration for withholding tax codes.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display, to check vendor-related data.
  FBL3N: G/L account line item display, to check account-related data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to withholding tax configuration and processing for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FAP_PP021 error in SAP.