How To Fix FWTM379 - Table &1, country &2, percentage rate for type &3, code &4 (==> long txt)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Table &1, country &2, percentage rate for type &3, code &4 (==> long txt)

What causes this issue?

One or more of the withholding tax codes that you use in classic
withholding tax code is reflected by the following combination in
country &V2&: Withholding tax type &V3&/withholding tax code &V4&. The
percentage rate for calculating the withholding tax amount for this
combination is different to the percentage rate used for the
corresponding withholding tax code in classic withholding tax.

System Response

The withholding tax is calculated differently before and after the
changeover.

How to fix this error?

Check the following system settings and correct them if necessary:
Customizing for extended withholding tax: Definition of withholding tax
codes: Withholding tax rate
Assignment of withholding tax types/codes (second step in conversion
run)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM379 - Table &1, country &2, percentage rate for type &3, code &4 (==> long txt) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM379 typically relates to issues with tax configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of withholding tax. This error indicates that there is a problem with the withholding tax rate configuration for a specific table, country, percentage rate type, and code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified withholding tax rate may not be configured in the system for the given country and type.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the relevant tables that manage withholding tax rates.
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code specified may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Changes in tax regulations for the specified country may not have been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OBW1 (for withholding tax configuration) and verify that the withholding tax type and rates are correctly configured for the specified country.
  Ensure that the percentage rate for the specified type and code is defined.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check and update the tax codes related to withholding tax.
  Ensure that the tax codes are valid and correctly linked to the withholding tax types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant withholding tax types are assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes in tax regulations for the specified country that may affect withholding tax rates.
  Consult SAP documentation or support for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBW1: Configuration for withholding tax types.
  OB40: Maintain tax codes.
  FK01/FK02: Create/Change vendor master data.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display to check transactions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to withholding tax configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring withholding tax in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.