How To Fix FWTM172 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items without withholding tax code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Company code &1: &2 cleared items without withholding tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM172 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items without withholding tax code ?

  The SAP error message FWTM172 indicates that there are cleared items in a specified company code that do not have an associated withholding tax code. This can occur during processes such as clearing accounts or during the execution of withholding tax reports.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Withholding Tax Code: The cleared items in the specified company code do not have a withholding tax code assigned to them. This can happen if the items were posted without considering withholding tax requirements.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for withholding tax in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to items being posted without the necessary tax codes.
  Data Entry Errors: During the posting of invoices or payments, the withholding tax code may have been omitted inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cleared Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the cleared items in the specified company code.
  Identify the items that are missing a withholding tax code.
  
  
  
  Assign Withholding Tax Codes:
  
  If the items are supposed to have a withholding tax code, you can manually adjust the postings to include the correct withholding tax code.
  This may involve reversing the original postings and re-posting them with the appropriate withholding tax code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. Ensure that the withholding tax types and codes are correctly defined in the system.
  Use transaction OBWW to review and maintain withholding tax settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on withholding tax configuration and handling cleared items.
  
  
  
  Run Reports:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the relevant withholding tax reports to ensure that all items are correctly accounted for.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  OBWW: Withholding Tax Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to withholding tax issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the issue persists, consider looking into user exits or BAdIs that may allow for custom handling of withholding tax during postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FWTM172 error and implement a solution to resolve it.