How To Fix M8153 - Base amount plus tax-exempt amount: withholding tax below posting amount


M8153 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

  • Message number: 153

  • Message text: Base amount plus tax-exempt amount: withholding tax below posting amount

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  • What causes this issue?

    The total of the entries in the fields <LS>Wth.base</> and
    <LS>Wth.tax-exempt</> is smaller than the base for tax contribution for
    withholding tax; therefore, depending on withholding tax code, it is
    smaller than the invoice amount including or excluding input tax.
    INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    How to fix this error?

    Correct your entries accordingly.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8153 - Base amount plus tax-exempt amount: withholding tax below posting amount ?
    The SAP error message M8153, which states "Base amount plus tax-exempt amount: withholding tax below posting amount," typically occurs during the posting of invoices or payments when the withholding tax calculation does not align with the expected amounts. This error indicates that the total amount subject to withholding tax (base amount plus any tax-exempt amount) is less than the total posting amount, which is not permissible according to the configuration in the system.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax settings in the vendor master data or the tax codes may not be configured correctly. Tax Exemptions: The tax-exempt amount may not be properly accounted for, leading to discrepancies in the calculation. Posting Amount Issues: The total posting amount may include additional charges or amounts that are not considered in the withholding tax calculation. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the invoice or payment document can lead to incorrect amounts being posted.
    Solution: Review Vendor Master Data:

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