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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ553 - Error creating payment document: Withholding tax amounts inconsistent ?

  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 withholding tax types are involved, there may be a mismatch in the amounts for different types.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies can arise due to exchange rate differences.
  
  
  Solutions to Error FZ553
  
  
  Check Withholding Tax Amounts: Review the withholding tax amounts on both the invoice and the payment document. Ensure that they match and are calculated correctly.
  
  
  Recalculate Withholding Tax: If there are discrepancies, you may need to recalculate the withholding tax. This can often be done by reversing the payment document and reprocessing it.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes, rates, and other related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Document Review: If there have been changes to the invoice or payment document, review those changes to ensure that they do not affect the withholding tax calculations.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FB03 (Display Document) to review the relevant documents and identify discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of withholding tax in SAP, including tax codes, rates, and how they are applied to invoices and payments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and user guides related to payment processing and withholding tax to understand best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or processes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FZ553 error in SAP.