How To Fix ACR_TW_VAT017 - In Line &1, the GUI Number of Journal Entry &1 is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACR_TW_VAT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: In Line &1, the GUI Number of Journal Entry &1 is empty.

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 Government Uniform Invoice (GUI) number or 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 GUI number or Customs withholding certificate number in the
<ZK>Assignment</> field of a tax line item of the journal entry in the
<ZK>Manage Journal Entries</> app.
For the normal GUI number, the length should be 10. For the Customs
withholding certificate number, the length should be 14.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT017 - In Line &1, the GUI Number of Journal Entry &1 is empty. ?

  The SAP error message ACR_TW_VAT017 typically indicates that there is an issue with a journal entry in the system, specifically that the GUI number of the journal entry is empty. This error is often encountered in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) reporting or processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The error suggests that the system expects a GUI number (a unique identifier for the journal entry) but it is not populated. This could be due to:
  
  An incomplete or incorrect entry during the journal posting process.
  A failure in the data transfer process where the GUI number was not captured or transmitted correctly.
  A configuration issue in the system that prevents the GUI number from being generated or displayed.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the VAT reporting or journal entry processing in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the GUI number field blank when creating or modifying the journal entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Journal Entry: Review the journal entry in question to ensure that all required fields, including the GUI number, are filled out correctly. If the GUI number is missing, try to re-enter the journal entry or correct the existing one.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the journal entries to identify any discrepancies or missing data. This can often be done through transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document).
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to VAT and journal entries. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to VAT processing and journal entries for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or resources to diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB03 (Display Document), and FB02 (Change Document) for managing journal entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or modify journal entries, as this can sometimes lead to incomplete data being saved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.