How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ES_SII011 - Enter a 9 digit tax number for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_ES_SII - Messages for eDocuments SII Spain

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a 9 digit tax number for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The tax number assign to your company code &V1& has not a valid length
of 9 digits.

System Response

The system cannot create eDocuments for this company code.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the country of your company code is Spain (ES) and your company is
not part of a VAT group, check in Customizing for Financial Accounting
(new) under Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Global
Parameters for Company Code ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBY6>Enter Global Parameters.</>
If the country of your company code is Spain (ES) and your company is
part of a VAT group, check in Customizing for Financial Accounting (New)
under General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Periodic Processing -> Report
-> Sales/Purchases Tax Returns ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBC6>Assign Company Codes to Tax on
Sales/Purchases Groups.</>
If the country of your company code is not Spain (ES), check in
Customizing for Financial Accounting (New) under Financial Accounting
Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings ->
Plants Abroad ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT001N>Enter VAT Registration Number for Plants
Abroad.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ES_SII011 - Enter a 9 digit tax number for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ES_SII011 indicates that there is an issue with the tax number format for a specific company code in the context of the SII (Suministro Inmediato de Información) reporting in Spain. This error typically arises when the tax number (NIF - Número de Identificación Fiscal) provided does not meet the required format, which is a 9-digit number.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Number Format: The tax number entered for the company code is not a valid 9-digit number. It may be too short, too long, or contain invalid characters.
  Missing Tax Number: The tax number may not have been entered at all for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP related to the tax number validation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Number: Check the tax number entered for the company code. Ensure it is a valid 9-digit number. The format should be strictly numeric.
  Update Master Data: If the tax number is incorrect, update the master data for the company code in SAP. This can typically be done in the company code settings or through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OX02 for company code settings).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to tax numbers in SAP. Ensure that the system is set up to accept the correct format for the tax number.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on entering tax numbers for SII reporting.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the entry again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SII Reporting: The SII is a real-time reporting system for VAT in Spain, requiring businesses to submit invoices and other tax-related information electronically to the tax authorities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on SII reporting.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to update company code information and tax numbers in SAP.
  
  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 SII reporting.