How To Fix 5V204 - A declaration with status Rejected exists. Please delete this first.

5V204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 204

• Message text: A declaration with status Rejected exists. Please delete this first.

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5V204 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V204 indicates that there is a declaration (such as a tax declaration or a similar document) that has been marked with a status of "Rejected." This means that before you can proceed with creating or processing a new declaration, you must first delete or resolve the existing rejected declaration.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A previous declaration was submitted but was rejected due to errors or issues.
  The system does not allow the creation of a new declaration until the rejected one is addressed.
  There may be data inconsistencies or validation issues that led to the rejection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Rejected Declaration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report in SAP where declarations are managed (e.g., transaction codes like S_P00_07000139 or similar).
  Look for the list of declarations and filter or search for those with a status of "Rejected."
  
  
  
  Review the Rejection Reason:
  
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