How To Fix /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS013 - Revenue account (service) & is not inserted in the Customizing table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Revenue account (service) & is not inserted in the Customizing table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS013 - Revenue account (service) & is not inserted in the Customizing table ?

  The SAP error message /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS013 indicates that a revenue account for a service is not properly configured in the customizing table for VAT (Value Added Tax) settings. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction that involves VAT, but the necessary account mappings are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The revenue account for the service in question has not been defined in the customizing settings for VAT.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assigned to the service may not be valid or may not meet the requirements set in the VAT customizing.
  Changes in Tax Codes: If there have been recent changes to tax codes or account assignments, it may lead to this error if the corresponding revenue accounts are not updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the revenue account is correctly configured in the customizing table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Revenue Accounts for Tax Reporting.
  
  
  
  Define Revenue Accounts:
  
  Check if the revenue account for the service is listed. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  Ensure that the account is correctly assigned to the relevant tax codes and that it meets the requirements for VAT reporting.
  
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Verify that the account is correctly assigned in the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records, material master, etc.).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB40 (for defining tax codes) and OBY6 (for defining account assignments) to assist in your configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on VAT configuration and account assignments.
  Transport Requests: If you are making changes in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the production environment after testing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) and VAT configurations.