How To Fix FWTM388 - 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: 388

• 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 in classic
withholding tax is reflected by the following combination for country
&V2&: Withholding tax type &V3&/withholding tax code &V4&. The
withholding tax minimum 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)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM388 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM388 indicates an inconsistency in a specific table related to tax configuration. This error typically arises in the context of tax determination and can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of financial documents or when executing tax-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message FWTM388 is triggered due to inconsistencies in the tax configuration data for a specific country and type. The parameters in the error message provide details about the specific table, country, type, and code that are causing the issue. Common causes include:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Codes: The tax code specified may not exist or may not be correctly configured for the specified country.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the tax configuration tables, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between tax codes and countries.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations may not have been reflected in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the tax configuration may have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM388 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant tax configuration transaction (e.g., OBYZ for tax codes).
  Verify that the tax code specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Review Related Tables:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T007 for tax codes) for any missing or inconsistent entries.
  Ensure that the relationships between tax codes and countries are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes:
  
  If there are changes in tax regulations, ensure that the tax codes are updated accordingly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to tax configuration for any known issues or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transactions that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details from the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for tax configuration, such as OBYZ (Define Tax Codes) and OB40 (Define Tax Types).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to tax configuration issues, as they may provide specific guidance or patches for known problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for tax configuration to understand the requirements and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FWTM388 error in your SAP system.