How To Fix 9P007 - Period incorrect; enter the period from VAT coefficient definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Period incorrect; enter the period from VAT coefficient definition

What causes this issue?

The period that you entered does not correspond to the settings used for
editing the separate VAT coefficients.

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?

Check that you entered data as follows:
Enter the period that was used for editing the separate VAT
coefficients. To find the current period, on the <LS>SAP Easy Access</>
screen, choose <LS>Accounting</> -> <LS>Financial Accounting</> ->
<LS>General Ledger</> -> <LS>Reporting</> -> <LS>Tax Reports</> ->
<LS>Russia</> -> <LS>Separate VAT Accounting</> -> <LS>Edit VAT
Coefficients</>.
If you used the quarter as the fiscal period, enter the first and the
last month of the period.
If you used the month as the fiscal period, enter the number of the
month only. You cannot enter several months.
<ZH>Note:</> When you check the settings used during separate VAT
coefficient maintenance, the value 0 in the <LS>1st Month in Qtr
</>field shows that you used the month as a fiscal period. All other
values show that you used the quarter as the fiscal period.

For more information, see the SAP Library for SAP ERP under <LS>SAP ERP
Central Components -> Financials -> Local Versions -> Europe and Africa
-> Russia -> Financial Accounting -> Taxes -> Value-Added Tax (VAT) ->
Closing for VAT -> Separate VAT Accounting -> Separate VAT Coefficients
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P007 - Period incorrect; enter the period from VAT coefficient definition ?

  The SAP error message 9P007 ("Period incorrect; enter the period from VAT coefficient definition") typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing in SAP. This error indicates that the period you are trying to use for a VAT transaction does not match the periods defined in the VAT coefficient settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Entry: The period you are trying to enter for the VAT transaction does not align with the periods defined in the VAT coefficient configuration.
  Missing VAT Coefficient Definition: The VAT coefficient for the specified period may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of VAT settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the VAT coefficient table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check VAT Coefficient Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for VAT coefficients in SAP (Transaction code: OB40 or OBYZ).
  Verify that the VAT coefficients are defined for the period you are trying to use. If not, you will need to create or adjust the VAT coefficient for that period.
  
  
  
  Correct the Period:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct period that corresponds to the defined VAT coefficients. This may involve checking the fiscal year and the specific month or quarter.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to VAT in the system to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on VAT configuration and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for VAT coefficient definition) and OBYZ (for VAT settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to VAT processing and error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify VAT settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.