How To Fix FKKINV596 - --> Error when calculating withholding tax

FKKINV596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 596

• Message text: --> Error when calculating withholding tax

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FKKINV596 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV596, which indicates "Error when calculating withholding tax," typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving withholding tax calculations in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of FKKINV596
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax configuration in the SAP system may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax types, and the relevant withholding tax calculation procedures.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may be incomplete or incorrect. For example, the withholding tax type may not be assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid for withholding tax calculations, or it may not be properly linked to the withholding tax configuration.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow withholding