How To Fix 9P085 - Extract contains data for Correction VAT-Return but Main was selected

9P085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Extract contains data for Correction VAT-Return but Main was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P085 - Extract contains data for Correction VAT-Return but Main was selected ?

  The SAP error message 9P085 indicates that there is a mismatch between the type of VAT return you are trying to process. Specifically, it suggests that you are attempting to process a correction VAT return while the system is set to handle a main VAT return. This can occur in the context of VAT reporting in SAP, particularly when dealing with corrections to previously submitted VAT returns.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected the main VAT return option when the system is actually trying to process a correction return.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry or configuration that leads the system to believe it should be processing a main return instead of a correction.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP for VAT returns may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection: Ensure that you have selected the correct type of VAT return