How To Fix 9J1UF_VAT_DECL021 - Tax Return Settings entry with the same settings already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J1UF_VAT_DECL - VAT decl UA message class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Tax Return Settings entry with the same settings already exists

What causes this issue?

An entry alreadyt exists with the same values of the following entries:
Tax Group
Company Code
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period
Return Type
Clarification Year
Clarification Period
Report Document Number

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J1UF_VAT_DECL021 - Tax Return Settings entry with the same settings already exists ?

  The SAP error message 9J1UF_VAT_DECL021 indicates that there is an attempt to create a tax return settings entry that already exists in the system. This error typically arises when you try to define a new tax return configuration that duplicates an existing one.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate entry for the tax return settings you are trying to create. This can happen due to:
  
  An existing configuration with the same parameters (e.g., tax type, country, period, etc.).
  A previous attempt to create the same settings that was not properly deleted or modified.
  Data entry errors where the same settings are inadvertently being entered again.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where tax return settings are maintained (usually under Financial Accounting or Tax Management).
  Look for existing entries that match the parameters you are trying to set up. 
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find an existing entry that matches, you can either modify it if it needs changes or delete it if it is no longer required.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create New Entry with Unique Parameters:
  
  If you need to create a new entry, ensure that the parameters you are using are unique and do not conflict with existing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax return settings to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicate entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (for tax configuration) or OBD3 (for tax return settings) to navigate the settings more efficiently.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax return settings.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 9J1UF_VAT_DECL021 in SAP.