How To Fix RTP210 - Withholding percentage cannot exceed 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Withholding percentage cannot exceed 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP210 - Withholding percentage cannot exceed 100% ?

  The SAP error message RTP210, which states "Withholding percentage cannot exceed 100%," typically occurs in the context of withholding tax calculations in SAP. This error indicates that the withholding tax percentage set for a particular transaction or vendor exceeds the maximum allowable limit of 100%.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax type or the percentage rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a withholding tax percentage greater than 100% during transaction processing.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have incorrect withholding tax settings.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code associated with the transaction may have been set up incorrectly, leading to an invalid percentage.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for withholding tax in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax).
  Verify that the withholding tax types and percentages are correctly defined and do not exceed 100%.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the withholding tax percentage entered is within the valid range (0% to 100%).
  If the percentage is entered manually, correct it to a valid value.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax settings are correct. You can do this by using transaction codes like XK02 (for vendors) or XD02 (for customers).
  Make necessary adjustments to the withholding tax type or percentage.
  
  
  
  Tax Code Review:
  
  Check the tax code associated with the transaction to ensure it is set up correctly. You can do this using transaction code OB40.
  Ensure that the tax code does not have an invalid withholding tax percentage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring withholding tax.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  XK02/XD02: For vendor/customer master data maintenance.
  OB40: For tax code configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to withholding tax settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.