How To Fix FWTM387 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text)

FWTM387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 387

• 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
&V3&: Withholding tax type &V3&/withholding tax code &V4&. The
withholding tax exempt base amount used for this combination does not
equal zero.

System Response

Withholding tax is 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: Minimum and maximum amounts
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 FWTM387 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM387 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 tax types.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FWTM387 is triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the tax configuration settings for a specific country and tax type. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax type or code may not be properly configured for the specified country in the relevant tax tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations that have not been reflected in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the data does not match the expected format or