How To Fix FWTM154 - Company code &1: &2 vendors with invalid withholding tax code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Company code &1: &2 vendors with invalid withholding tax code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM154 - Company code &1: &2 vendors with invalid withholding tax code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FWTM154 indicates that there are vendors associated with a specific company code that have an invalid withholding tax code. This error typically arises during processes that involve withholding tax calculations, such as invoice processing or vendor payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Withholding Tax Code: The vendor master data may contain a withholding tax code that is not valid for the specified company code. This could be due to:
  
  The withholding tax code not being defined in the system.
  The withholding tax code being inactive or not applicable for the vendor.
  The vendor not being assigned to the correct withholding tax type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the vendor's withholding tax code and the company's requirements.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been manual errors during the creation or maintenance of the vendor master data, leading to incorrect withholding tax codes being assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify the withholding tax code assigned to the vendor.
  Ensure that the withholding tax code is valid and active for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of withholding tax codes in the system (transaction code OBW2).
  Ensure that the withholding tax code is properly defined and linked to the relevant company code and tax type.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Information:
  
  If the withholding tax code is incorrect, update the vendor master data with the correct code (transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  Make sure to save the changes and verify that the vendor is now compliant with the withholding tax requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or requirements related to withholding tax in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding taxes applicable in your region and how they are configured in SAP.
  Vendor Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain vendor master data to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to withholding tax processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FWTM154 error and ensure that your vendor withholding tax codes are correctly configured.