How To Fix 9P571 - You are running the program for & &; a later corrective VAT Return exists

9P571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 571

• Message text: You are running the program for & &; a later corrective VAT Return exists

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create an extract or generate an XML file for a VAT
Return in productive mode, but Corrective VAT Return XML files for this
period already exist.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can check the XML files that have already been generated in the
<DS:TRAN.J3RVATDFILESV>Define VAT Return Section Filenames</>
activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P571 - You are running the program for & &; a later corrective VAT Return exists ?

  The SAP error message 9P571 indicates that you are attempting to run a program related to VAT returns, but there is a later corrective VAT return that exists for the same period. This typically occurs in the context of VAT reporting and compliance, where the system prevents you from processing a new return when there is already a corrective return that needs to be addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Corrective VAT Return: The primary cause of this error is that there is a corrective VAT return that has been created for the same reporting period. This could be due to adjustments or corrections that were made after the initial VAT return was submitted.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the submission of new returns when there are outstanding corrections, ensuring that the financial data remains accurate and compliant with tax regulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Returns: Check the VAT returns for the relevant period to identify