How To Fix 8N1013 - Company & has invalid Tax Nr (AFM) & (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Company & has invalid Tax Nr (AFM) & (see long text)

What causes this issue?

In company's &V1& definition, the Tax Nr (AFM) entry, may be missing or
the specified AFM &V2& may be invalid or may cannot be found by the
calling program.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use transaction OBY6 to define or correct the company's AFM.
Use transaction J2GFMC to alter the location (DB field), where the
program tries to find the company's AFM (by default this is the VAT
Registration number field, T001-STCEG+2(9)).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1013 - Company & has invalid Tax Nr (AFM) & (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message 8N1013 indicates that there is an issue with the tax number (AFM - "Algemene Fiscale Nummer") associated with a company in the system. This error typically arises when the tax number is either invalid, missing, or not properly formatted according to the requirements of the tax authority.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Number: The tax number entered does not conform to the expected format or is not recognized by the tax authority.
  Missing Tax Number: The company may not have a tax number assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax number may not be configured correctly in the company’s master data.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the tax number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Number: Check the tax number for accuracy. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and valid according to the local tax authority's requirements.
  Update Master Data: If the tax number is missing or incorrect, update the company’s master data in SAP to include the correct tax number.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OBY6 for company code settings) and ensure the tax number is entered correctly.
  
  
  Consult Tax Authority: If you are unsure about the validity of the tax number, consult the local tax authority or their website for guidance.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the tax number field is properly configured in the system settings. This may involve checking the country-specific settings in SAP.
  Test Transactions: After making corrections, test the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions related to the error. You can view this by clicking on the error message in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on tax number requirements in your specific country or region.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your transactions in SAP.