How To Fix FSC1096 - Withholding tax: ID &1, base amount &2 &3, withholding tax &2 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSC1 - FI-CA Extended: Message Class

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Withholding tax: ID &1, base amount &2 &3, withholding tax &2 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSC1096 - Withholding tax: ID &1, base amount &2 &3, withholding tax &2 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FSC1096 relates to withholding tax processing in the SAP system. This error typically indicates an issue with the withholding tax calculation, specifically regarding the identification of the withholding tax type and the associated amounts.
  Cause:
  The error message FSC1096 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax rates, and the relevant accounts.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary withholding tax information maintained. This could include missing withholding tax types or incorrect tax classifications.
  
  
  Inconsistent Amounts: The base amount and withholding tax amount may not match the expected values, leading to discrepancies in the calculation.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to handle withholding tax correctly.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple jurisdictions, there may be issues with how the withholding tax is applied based on the jurisdiction rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FSC1096 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of withholding tax types in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes, rates, and accounts are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code OBW2 to check the withholding tax types and their settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained. Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to review the relevant data.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type is assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Validate Amounts:
  
  Review the transaction document to ensure that the base amount and withholding tax amount are correctly calculated and consistent with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is configured to handle withholding tax. Check the settings in transaction code OBA7.
  
  
  
  Consult Tax Jurisdiction Rules:
  
  If applicable, review the tax jurisdiction rules to ensure that the correct withholding tax is being applied based on the location of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on withholding tax configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to withholding tax processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FSC1096 error in your SAP system.