How To Fix 9P577 - You are running the program for & &, but a later VAT Return exists

9P577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 577

• Message text: You are running the program for & &, but a later 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 there are VAT Return XML files for a
later period.

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?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P577 - You are running the program for & &, but a later VAT Return exists ?

  The SAP error message 9P577 indicates that you are attempting to run a VAT return program for a specific period, but there is a later VAT return that has already been processed. This situation typically arises in the context of VAT reporting, where the system enforces a sequence in which VAT returns must be submitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Later VAT Return: The primary cause of this error is that there is a VAT return for a later period that has already been created or processed. SAP does not allow you to process a VAT return for an earlier period if a later return exists, as this could lead to inconsistencies in reporting.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the error may occur due to incorrect data entry or selection of the period for which the VAT return is being generated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing VAT Returns: Review the VAT returns that have been processed in the system. You can