How To Fix FZ553 - Error creating payment document: Withholding tax amounts inconsistent

FZ553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Error creating payment document: Withholding tax amounts inconsistent

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FZ553 - Details

• The SAP error message FZ553, which states "Error creating payment document: Withholding tax amounts inconsistent," typically occurs during the payment processing when there is a discrepancy in the withholding tax amounts associated with the payment document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error FZ553
  
  
  Inconsistent Withholding Tax Data: The withholding tax amounts in the invoice and the payment document do not match. This can occur if the withholding tax was not calculated correctly or if there were changes made to the invoice after the withholding tax was calculated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the amounts.
  
  
  Document Changes: If the invoice or payment document has been changed after the withholding tax was calculated, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Multiple Withholding Tax Types: If multiple