How To Fix FZ550 - Item cannot be paid due to inconsistent withholding tax information

FZ550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Item cannot be paid due to inconsistent withholding tax information

What causes this issue?

The open item displays withholding tax information which differs from
the information in the relevant business partner's master record. For
example, it may be that the number of withholding tax types in the open
item is different from the number of withholding tax types in the
master record.

System Response

The items are not paid.

How to fix this error?

Change the withholding tax data in the open item in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FZ550 - Details

• The SAP error message FZ550, which states "Item cannot be paid due to inconsistent withholding tax information," typically arises in the context of financial transactions where withholding tax is applicable. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy or inconsistency in the withholding tax data associated with the item being processed for payment.
  Causes of Error FZ550
  
  
  Inconsistent Withholding Tax Data: The withholding tax information for the vendor or the specific transaction may not match the expected values in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes assigned to the transaction may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may have incorrect or incomplete withholding tax information.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Recent changes in tax regulations may not have been updated in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type