How To Fix ACR_RO_ECSL008 - VAT Registration number &1 couldn't be validated due to technical reason.

ACR_RO_ECSL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACR_RO_ECSL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: VAT Registration number &1 couldn't be validated due to technical reason.

What causes this issue?

VAT Registration number &V1& was not validated due to technical reason.

System Response

There is no information about this VAT Registration number currently
available.

How to fix this error?

You can try to validate it later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACR_RO_ECSL008 - VAT Registration number &1 couldn't be validated due to technical reason. ?

  The SAP error message ACR_RO_ECSL008 indicates that the VAT registration number provided could not be validated due to a technical reason. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's integration with external services or databases that validate VAT registration numbers, such as the European Commission's VIES (VAT Information Exchange System).
  Causes:
  
  Technical Issues: There may be a temporary issue with the external validation service that SAP is trying to connect to.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to VAT validation.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external validation service.
  Invalid VAT Number Format: The VAT registration number may not conform to the expected format or may contain invalid characters.
  Service Unavailability: The external service may be down for maintenance or experiencing outages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check External Service Status: Verify if the external VAT validation service is operational. If it is down, you may need to wait until it