How To Fix ACR_TW_VAT016 - In Line &1, length of Cust with. cert. no. of Jrnl Entry &2 should be 14.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACR_TW_VAT -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: In Line &1, length of Cust with. cert. no. of Jrnl Entry &2 should be 14.

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 can maintain the Customs withholding certificate number in the
<ZK>Reference</> field in the <ZK>Header</> section of a journal entry
in the <ZK>Manage Journal Entries</> app.
For multiple incoming VAT invoices in one journal entry, you can
maintain the Customs withholding certificate number in the <ZK>Ass
ignment</> 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_VAT016 - In Line &1, length of Cust with. cert. no. of Jrnl Entry &2 should be 14. ?

  The SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT016 typically relates to issues with the length of the customer certificate number in a journal entry. This error is specifically associated with the VAT (Value Added Tax) reporting in the context of Taiwan's tax regulations.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the length of the customer certificate number (which is a unique identifier for customers in Taiwan) is not meeting the required length of 14 characters. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The customer certificate number may have been entered incorrectly, either being too short or containing invalid characters.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the customer certificate numbers may not have been formatted correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured properly to handle the customer certificate numbers as per the local tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Certificate Number:
  
  Go to the customer master data and verify the customer certificate number for the relevant customer.
  Ensure that it is exactly 14 characters long and contains only valid characters (typically alphanumeric).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the customer certificate number is incorrect, update it to the correct value that meets the 14-character requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Journal Entry:
  
  Check the journal entry referenced in the error message. Ensure that the customer certificate number is being pulled correctly from the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all customer certificate numbers were formatted correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or local tax regulations to ensure compliance with the requirements for customer certificate numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the journal entry again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  VAT Reporting: Familiarize yourself with the VAT reporting requirements in Taiwan, as this error is related to compliance with local tax laws.
  User Roles: Ensure that users entering or modifying customer data have the appropriate roles and permissions to do so.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP and local tax compliance.