How To Fix FAP_SPP021 - The company codes must use the same settings for withholding tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_SPP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The company codes must use the same settings for withholding tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_SPP021 - The company codes must use the same settings for withholding tax ?

  The SAP error message FAP_SPP021 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the withholding tax settings between different company codes. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions that involve multiple company codes, and those company codes have inconsistent withholding tax configurations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the company codes involved in the transaction have different settings for withholding tax. This can happen due to:
  
  Different Withholding Tax Types: Each company code may have different withholding tax types configured.
  Inconsistent Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the company codes may not align.
  Configuration Differences: The withholding tax configuration settings (like tax rates, exemptions, etc.) may differ between the company codes.
  Master Data Issues: Vendor or customer master data may have different withholding tax settings for different company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the withholding tax settings are consistent across the company codes involved. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Withholding Tax Types.
  Ensure that the same withholding tax types and settings are configured for all relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for each company code involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the withholding tax codes and rates are the same across the company codes.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data for the company codes involved.
  Ensure that the withholding tax information is consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For company code settings.
  FK01/FK02: For vendor master data.
  FD01/FD02: For customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to withholding tax settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the withholding tax settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAP_SPP021 error and ensure that your company codes are aligned in terms of withholding tax settings.