How To Fix 13I031 - Pre pymt form gen. if "Enter details later" is checked and ETP ne 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 13I - Messages for Termination Organizer

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Pre pymt form gen. if "Enter details later" is checked and ETP ne 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 13I031 - Pre pymt form gen. if "Enter details later" is checked and ETP ne 0 ?

  The SAP error message 13I031 typically relates to issues encountered during the generation of pre-payment forms, particularly when certain conditions are not met. The specific error message you mentioned indicates that there is a problem when the "Enter details later" option is checked and the ETP (Estimated Tax Payment) is not equal to zero.
  Cause:
  
  "Enter details later" Option: When this option is checked, it implies that the user intends to provide additional details at a later time. However, if the ETP is not zero, the system expects that all necessary details should be provided immediately.
  ETP Value: If the ETP is greater than zero, it indicates that there are estimated tax payments that need to be accounted for. The system may require that these details be filled out before proceeding with the pre-payment form generation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Uncheck "Enter details later": If you do not intend to provide details later, uncheck this option and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Set ETP to Zero: If the ETP is not relevant for the transaction, you may need to adjust the settings or the transaction data to ensure that the ETP is set to zero before generating the pre-payment form.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields related to the pre-payment form are filled out correctly, especially those related to tax payments.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling pre-payment forms and ETP values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the pre-payment process, such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to pre-payment forms and tax payments.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance based on your specific SAP configuration and business processes.