How To Fix EAR_LEGAL_REPORT029 - Selected jurisdictions must have associated the same variant and sort key

EAR_LEGAL_REPORT029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAR_LEGAL_REPORT - ARGENTINA: Legal report message class

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Selected jurisdictions must have associated the same variant and sort key

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EAR_LEGAL_REPORT029 - Details

• The SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT029 indicates that there is an issue with the jurisdictions selected for a legal report. Specifically, the error states that the selected jurisdictions must have associated the same variant and sort key. This typically occurs in the context of generating legal reports, such as tax reports or compliance reports, where multiple jurisdictions are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Variants: The jurisdictions you have selected for the report are associated with different variants. Each jurisdiction may have its own reporting requirements, and if they are not aligned, the system cannot process the report.
  Different Sort Keys: The sort keys for the selected jurisdictions may differ. This means that the data cannot be sorted in a consistent manner across the jurisdictions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the jurisdictions have not been set up correctly with the same reporting parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Jurisdiction Settings: Review the jurisdictions you have selected