F0246 - Different settings for withholding tax are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Different settings for withholding tax are not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to process company codes which have different settings for the
extended withholding tax handling in one payment run.
Company codes &V1& and &V2& are affected in this case.

System Response

The company codes which were entered are rejected.

How to fix this error?

For each payment run, enter only company codes which have the same
settings for the extended withholding tax handling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0246 - Different settings for withholding tax are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message F0246, which states "Different settings for withholding tax are not permitted," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the withholding tax settings for a vendor or customer in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing or when trying to post a payment.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Withholding Tax Types: The withholding tax types defined for the vendor/customer in the master data do not match the withholding tax types being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Different Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction may not align with the withholding tax settings in the vendor/customer master data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system, such as different withholding tax types being assigned to the same vendor or customer.
  
  
  Multiple Withholding Tax Types: If a vendor or customer is set up with multiple withholding tax types, and the transaction is trying to apply a different type than what is configured, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK03 for vendors or XD03 for customers).
  Verify the withholding tax types assigned to the vendor/customer.
  Ensure that the withholding tax types match those being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction (e.g., invoice or payment) that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the withholding tax type and tax code used in the transaction are consistent with the settings in the master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the withholding tax configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OBWW).
  Ensure that the settings for withholding tax types are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on withholding tax configuration and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax Types: Understand the different withholding tax types and their implications in your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to withholding tax settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit vendor/customer master data and configuration 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 and withholding tax configurations.