How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES134 - Impermissible control of withholding indicator in incid.expenses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Impermissible control of withholding indicator in incid.expenses

What causes this issue?

In the condition-dependent records with the flow type &V1&, a record
with a payment date (DDISPO) in the future has been selected for
witholding. Another record with the same flow type that is also in the
future but has a payment date before this record has not been selected
for withholding. This combination can mean that the record not selected
for withholding will be lost. Consequently, this combination is not
permitted:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Payment date disbursement: &V2&
Payment date of record without withholding indicator: &V3&
Payment date of record with withholding indicator: &V4&

System Response

Set the withholding indicator for both records or delete the
withholding indicator. .

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES134 - Impermissible control of withholding indicator in incid.expenses ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES134, which indicates "Impermissible control of withholding indicator in incidental expenses," typically arises in the context of managing withholding tax indicators for incidental expenses in the SAP system. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration related to withholding tax settings for specific expense types.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax indicator may not be properly configured for the specific type of incidental expense being processed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (vendor/customer) or transaction data that do not align with the withholding tax settings.
  Business Rules Violation: The transaction may violate specific business rules or legal requirements regarding withholding tax for incidental expenses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (Transaction Code: OBW2 or similar).
  Ensure that the withholding tax indicators are correctly set up for the relevant expense types.
  Verify that the withholding tax types are correctly assigned to the relevant accounts and expense categories.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax indicators are correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are correctly maintained in the master data.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Data:
  
  Review the specific transaction that triggered the error. Check if the withholding tax indicator is set correctly for that transaction.
  Ensure that the incidental expenses are being processed in accordance with the defined business rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling withholding tax for incidental expenses.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and withholding tax.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), and others that may be involved in processing incidental expenses.
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different withholding tax types and their implications on various transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support or consult with an experienced SAP consultant for further assistance.