How To Fix FWTM381 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 381

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Withholding tax would be calculated differently before and after the
changeover.

How to fix this error?

Check the following settings and correct them if necessary:
Customizing for extended withholding tax: Withholding tax codes
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 FWTM381 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM381 indicates an inconsistency in a specific table related to tax configuration. This error typically arises in the context of tax determination and configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax codes, countries, and types.
  Cause:
  The error message FWTM381 is triggered due to inconsistencies in the tax configuration settings for a specific country and tax type. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant tax tables for the specified country and tax type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for tax codes or tax types may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that have been entered into the system, such as duplicate entries or incorrect mappings.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations or updates to the system that have not been properly reflected in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM381 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system for the specified country and tax type. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  Use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax determination) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the data. Look for duplicate entries or incorrect mappings in the relevant tables.
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables and validate the data.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes: If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, ensure that the tax codes and configurations are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is known.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for tax configuration, such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Maintain Tax Determination
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to tax configuration issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FWTM381 error in your SAP system.