How To Fix EDOCUMENT_KR035 - Supplier's VAT registration number must be 10 digits long.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_KR - Message class for South Korea eDocument

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Supplier's VAT registration number must be 10 digits long.

What causes this issue?

You are the supplier in the transaction. Your VAT registration number
configured in the business place settings doesn't meet the 10-digit
length requirement.

How to fix this error?

Correct the VAT registration number in the <LS>Tax Number 2</> field of
the <LS>Define Business Places</> configuration step. Find this
configuration step in the <LS>Manage Your Solution </>app, under
<LS>Configure Your Solution</> -> <LS>Organization</> (application area)
-> <LS>Organization</> (sub-application area) -> <LS>Business Place</>.

Correct the VAT registration number in the <LS>Tax Number 2</> field of
the <LS>Define Business Places</> Customizing activity. Find this
Customizing activity in Customizing for <LS>Cross-Application Components
</> under <LS>General Application Functions</> -> <LS>Business Place</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_KR035 - Supplier's VAT registration number must be 10 digits long. ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_KR035 indicates that the supplier's VAT registration number must be exactly 10 digits long. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, particularly in scenarios involving tax compliance and reporting in South Korea.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect VAT Number Format: The VAT registration number entered for the supplier does not meet the required format, which is 10 digits long.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry, leading to an incorrect number of digits.
  Missing Information: The VAT registration number may be missing entirely or may have been entered in a different format (e.g., including letters or special characters).
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the VAT Registration Number: Check the supplier's VAT registration number to ensure it is correct and consists of exactly 10 digits.
  Correct Data Entry: If the number is incorrect, update it in the relevant SAP master data records (e.g., vendor master data).
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to ensure that any VAT registration number entered meets the 10-digit requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for handling VAT registration numbers in your specific region to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly for handling VAT registration numbers, especially if you are operating in multiple countries with different requirements.
  User Training: Provide training for users who enter supplier data to minimize errors related to VAT registration numbers.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling procedures to catch and correct such errors before they lead to compliance issues or delays in processing electronic documents.
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and correcting the VAT registration number, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.