How To Fix FWTM174 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items with invalid withholding tax code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 174

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM174 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items with invalid withholding tax code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FWTM174 indicates that there are cleared items in a specific company code that have an invalid withholding tax code. This typically occurs during the processing of financial documents where withholding tax is applicable, and it can lead to issues in reporting and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Withholding Tax Code: The error arises when the system encounters cleared items (e.g., invoices or payments) that reference a withholding tax code that is not valid or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The withholding tax codes may not be properly configured in the system, or they may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations related to withholding tax codes.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may render certain withholding tax codes invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Withholding Tax Code: Verify the withholding tax code referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is valid and active in the system.
  
  Go to the transaction code OBW1 to check the configuration of withholding tax codes.
  
  
  Reassign or Update Tax Codes: If the withholding tax code is invalid, you may need to reassign a valid code to the cleared items.
  
  This can be done through the transaction code FB02 (Change Document) or FB08 (Reverse Document) to adjust the relevant documents.
  
  
  Clear Invalid Items: If there are items that are no longer relevant, consider clearing or reversing them to remove the error.
  Consult with Tax Experts: If the issue is related to changes in tax regulations, consult with your tax department or external tax advisors to ensure compliance.
  Run Reports: Use reports to identify all items with invalid withholding tax codes. This can help in bulk updating or correcting the entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBW1: Maintain Withholding Tax Types
  FB02: Change Document
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check cleared items)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to withholding tax processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on withholding tax configuration to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FWTM174 error and ensure that your withholding tax codes are correctly configured and applied.