How To Fix FWTM173 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items with withholding tax code &3

FWTM173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Company code &1: &2 cleared items with withholding tax code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM173 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items with withholding tax code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FWTM173 indicates that there are cleared items in a specific company code that are associated with a withholding tax code. This message typically arises during the processing of withholding tax in financial transactions, particularly when trying to clear or process items that have already been cleared but still have withholding tax implications.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Cleared Items: The items in question have already been cleared in the system, meaning they have been settled and are no longer open for further processing.
  Withholding Tax Code: The items are linked to a specific withholding tax code, which may not be applicable anymore for the cleared items.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of withholding tax settings in the system, leading to inconsistencies in how cleared items are handled.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues, such as incorrect postings or missing information related to