How To Fix FWTM376 - Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3: Rounding rules must be commercial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3: Rounding rules must be commercial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM376 - Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3: Rounding rules must be commercial ?

  The SAP error message FWTM376 indicates an issue related to the rounding rules for tax calculations in the specified table and country. This error typically arises when the rounding rules set for a tax type do not comply with the commercial rounding standards required by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Rounding Rules: The rounding rules defined for the specified tax type in the configuration do not meet the commercial rounding requirements.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax settings for the country or tax type in question.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in the relevant tables or master data could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rounding Rules:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tax calculation in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Rounding Rules.
  Ensure that the rounding rules for the specified tax type and country are set to "Commercial" rounding.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the tax type in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up for the relevant country.
  Check if the tax type is active and properly linked to the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for customers, vendors, and materials to ensure that the tax types and codes are correctly assigned.
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the tax data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FWTM376 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and rounding rules for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FWTM376 error and ensure that the rounding rules for tax calculations are correctly configured.