How To Fix ACR_TW_VAT005 - In Line &1, the format code in Journal Entry &2 cannot be retrieved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACR_TW_VAT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: In Line &1, the format code in Journal Entry &2 cannot be retrieved.

What causes this issue?

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 have to check the following configurations.

If GUI formats correspond to specific standard billing types and tax
codes, you must map the GUI formats to their respective billing types
and tax codes. You do this in the <ZK>Assign Document Class to Billing
Type and Tax Code</> configuration step:
<ZK>Application Platform and Infrastructure</> -> <ZK>Legal Compliance
</> -> <ZK>Official Document Numbering</> -> <ZK>Assign Document Class
to Billing Type and Tax Code</>
If GUI formats correspond to specific standard accounting document types
and tax codes, you must map the GUI formats to their respective
accounting document types and tax codes. You do this in the <ZK>Assign
Document Class to Document Type and Tax Code</> configuration step:
<ZK>Application Platform and Infrastructure</> -> <ZK>Legal Compliance
</> -> <ZK>Official Document Numbering</> -> <ZK>Assign Document Class
to Accounting Document Type and Tax Code</>

If GUI formats correspond to specific standard billing types and tax
codes, you must map the GUI formats to their respective billing types
and tax codes. You do this in Customizing for <ZK>Cross-Application
Components</>:
<ZK>General Application Functions</> -> <ZK>Cross Application Document
Numbering</> -> <ZK>Taiwan</> -> <ZK>Assign Document Class to Billing
Type and Tax Code</>
If GUI formats correspond to specific standard accounting document types
and tax codes, you must map the GUI formats to their respective
accounting document types and tax codes. You do this in Customizing for
<ZK>Cross-Application Components</>:
<ZK>General Application Functions</> -> <ZK>Cross Application Document
Numbering</> -> <ZK>Taiwan</> -> <ZK>Assign Document Class to Accounting
Document Type and Tax Code</>

For multiple incoming VAT invoices in one journal entry<(>,<)> if the
GUI format of the invoice differs from the GUI format assignment of the
document type, you enter the GUI format in the <ZK>Reference Key 2</> (
<AB>XREF2</>) field of a tax line item of the journal entry in the
<ZK>Manage Journal Entries</> app.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT005 - In Line &1, the format code in Journal Entry &2 cannot be retrieved. ?

  The SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT005 typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing, particularly when dealing with journal entries in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the format code for a specific journal entry, which is necessary for processing VAT-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The format code for the journal entry may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for VAT processing have not been completed.
  Incorrect Journal Entry: The journal entry referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered, leading to the inability to retrieve the format code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the journal entry, such as missing or incorrect information in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the VAT configuration is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the format codes and ensuring that they are properly assigned to the relevant journal entries.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for VAT in the SAP system and ensure that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Journal Entry: Ensure that the journal entry referenced in the error message exists and is correctly entered. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the journal entry details.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies or missing data that could be causing the issue.
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform deeper data integrity checks.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the journal entry and related data.
  
  Check the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to VAT processing and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), OB40 (Define Tax Codes), and OBC4 (Define Document Types) for managing journal entries and VAT settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ACR_TW_VAT005 for any known issues or fixes that may apply to your version of SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.