How To Fix FZ378 - Payment & for account & not executed: Withholding tax inconsistent

FZ378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Payment & for account & not executed: Withholding tax inconsistent

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FZ378 - Details

• The SAP error message FZ378, which states "Payment & for account & not executed: Withholding tax inconsistent," typically occurs during the payment processing phase in SAP when there is an inconsistency related to withholding tax settings for the vendor or customer account involved in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Withholding Tax Data: The withholding tax data for the vendor or customer may not be correctly maintained. This could include missing or incorrect withholding tax codes, rates, or exemptions.
  Payment Document Configuration: The payment document may not be configured to handle withholding tax correctly, leading to inconsistencies during payment processing.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: There may be issues related to the tax jurisdiction settings that affect how withholding tax is calculated or applied.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the payment may not be set up to handle withholding tax correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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