How To Fix 88328 - At least one declaration key could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 328

• Message text: At least one declaration key could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to determine a valid declaration key of at least
one article. The following errors may be the cause:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

A declaration relating to a previous period was canceled.
A valid declaration key was not imported via the general interface when
an REA article was created.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

If necessary, recreate canceled declarations of previous periods, If
this does not resolve the problem, recreate the current declaration
document.
Import the declaration keys.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88328 - At least one declaration key could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 88328, "At least one declaration key could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or tax reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate declaration key for a specific transaction or document, which is necessary for tax reporting or compliance purposes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The declaration key may not be configured in the system for the specific transaction type or tax code being used.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code assigned to the transaction may not have a corresponding declaration key defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the declaration key.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Recent changes in tax regulations may not have been reflected in the system configuration, leading to missing declaration keys.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the transaction may not be linked to the appropriate declaration key.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for tax codes and declaration keys in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary declaration keys are defined for the relevant tax codes.
  
  Transaction Code: OBD2 (for tax codes) and OBD3 (for declaration keys).
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction have the correct declaration keys assigned. You can check this in the tax code configuration.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for customers, vendors, and materials to ensure that they are correctly set up with the appropriate tax information.
  
  
  Update System: If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, ensure that the system is updated to reflect these changes. This may involve updating tax codes or declaration keys.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the declaration keys are now being determined correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or error logs to gather more context about when and why the error is occurring.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.