7Q424 - You cannot use w/tax scales together with "grossing up".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7Q - Messages for new withholding tax functions

• Message number: 424

• Message text: You cannot use w/tax scales together with "grossing up".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7Q424 - You cannot use w/tax scales together with "grossing up". ?

  The SAP error message 7Q424 indicates that there is a conflict between the use of withholding tax scales and the "grossing up" method in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a payment or a transaction that involves withholding tax, but the configuration does not allow for both methods to be used simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The system is configured to use withholding tax scales, which are typically used to calculate withholding tax based on a percentage of the payment amount. However, the "grossing up" method is used to calculate the payment amount based on the net amount after withholding tax has been deducted.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to process may not be compatible with the selected withholding tax method.
  Master Data Settings: The vendor or customer master data may have settings that conflict with the current transaction's withholding tax configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for withholding tax scales and grossing up are correctly defined and that they do not conflict with each other.
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Withholding Tax > Basic Settings and review the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type: If you are using a transaction type that does not support both methods, consider changing the transaction type or the way the transaction is processed to align with the allowed methods.
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the withholding tax settings are appropriate for the transaction being processed. You may need to adjust the withholding tax type or method in the master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling withholding tax configurations and the implications of using grossing up.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different types of withholding tax and how they are applied in SAP.
  Grossing Up: Familiarize yourself with the concept of grossing up, which involves calculating the gross amount needed to achieve a specific net amount after tax deductions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  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.