How To Fix EAR_LEGAL_REPORT041 - Sort variant for report & is missing in table TEARSALESTAX.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Sort variant for report & is missing in table TEARSALESTAX.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT041 - Sort variant for report & is missing in table TEARSALESTAX. ?

  The SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT041 indicates that a sort variant for a specific report is missing in the table TEARSALESTAX. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a legal report related to sales tax, but it cannot find the necessary sort variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Variant: The sort variant that the report is trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales tax reporting in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the sort variant may not have been included or properly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or modifications, they may not have the required sort variants defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Variants:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table TEARSALESTAX.
  Look for the sort variant that is supposed to be used for the report. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Sort Variant:
  
  Use transaction SE93 to create a new sort variant for the report.
  Ensure that the sort variant is correctly configured with the necessary fields and sorting criteria.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for sales tax reporting in the system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under SPRO.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that the sort variants are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report you are trying to run. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to the sort variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE93 (Maintain Transaction Codes), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to sales tax reporting and legal reporting requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.