How To Fix FWTM377 - Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3 inconsistent (==> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3 inconsistent (==> long text)

What causes this issue?

One or more of the withholding tax codes that you use in classic
withholding tax is reflected by withholding tax type &V2& in country
&V3& after the withholding tax changeover. The settings that determine
whether the withholding tax calculated is posted or not do not agree
for this classic withholding tax code and withholding tax type &V2&.

System Response

Documents entered in the system would be treated differently before and
after the changeover to extended withholding tax.

How to fix this error?

Check the following system settings and correct them if necessary:
Define withholding tax types: Indicator "Post withholding tax amount"
Assignment of withholding tax types/codes (second step in conversion
run)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM377 - Table &1, w/tax type &2 in country &3 inconsistent (==> long text) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM377 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the tax configuration for a specific table, tax type, and country. This error typically arises in the context of tax determination and configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax calculation for financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax type or country may not be properly configured in the relevant tax tables.
  Incorrect Tax Type Assignment: The tax type assigned to a transaction may not match the configuration in the tax tables.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered for tax types or country codes.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations may not have been reflected in the system configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between different tax tables or between the tax tables and the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM377 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax configuration) and verify the configuration for the tax type and country in question.
  Ensure that the tax type is correctly defined and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Type Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of tax types in the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure they are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data entered in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the country code and tax type are correct and consistent with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Tables:
  
  If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, ensure that the tax tables are updated accordingly. This may involve consulting with your finance or tax department.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP, as there may be specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes), and others related to tax management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and the specific error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FWTM377 error in your SAP system.