How To Fix FWTM389 - 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: 389

• 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 in the following combination for country
&V3&: Withholding tax type &V3&/withholding tax code &V4&. There are no
formulas for calculating withholding tax for this combination, even
though formulas are used for the calculation for the corresponding
withholding tax codes in classic withholding tax.

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: Withholding tax codes: Define
withholding tax formulas
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 FWTM389 - Table &1, country &2, inconsistency for type &3, code &4 (==> long text) ?

  The SAP error message FWTM389 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 FWTM389 is triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the tax configuration data 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.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be conflicting entries in the tax configuration tables, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being referenced may not be valid for the specified country.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations that have not been reflected in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM389 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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