How To Fix EIP022 - The official ID of the firm required to submit info has not been found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The official ID of the firm required to submit info has not been found.

What causes this issue?

The system did not find the official ID number of the trader. The
respective authority identifies the trader by ID numbers.
"ID number" is a general term. Depending on the declaration type (for
example, INTRASTAT, EXTRASTAT, KOBRA, etc.) and the declaration
country, the ID number can be entered instead of one of the following
keys:

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

VAT registration number
Company number
Customs number

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

If the variables &V2& and &V3& are the same, the plant is not located
in a foreign country scenario

Maintain the official ID number assigned to your company in the
additional specifications for company code &V1& in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDUID>Customizing</>.
ELSE
Maintain the ID number according to company code &V1& and country key
&V2& (scenario <ZH>'Plants abroad'</>) in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI62>Customizing</>.
ENDIF
&EXAMPLES&
In Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and many other EU
countries, the VAT registration number is decisive for INTRASTAT. In
Germany, the ID number is composed of the VAT registration number and
the federal state in which the tax authority in charge of the trader
has its registered office (Veranlagung zur Umsatzsteuer).
For example, in Switzerland, you have to enter a company number for the
simplified export procedure and in Germany for EXTRASTAT and KOBRA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP022 - The official ID of the firm required to submit info has not been found. ?

  The SAP error message EIP022, which states "The official ID of the firm required to submit info has not been found," typically occurs in the context of electronic submissions or reporting, particularly in modules related to compliance, tax reporting, or electronic invoicing. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the official identification number (such as a tax ID or business registration number) for the firm that is required for the submission.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The official ID for the firm may not be entered in the system, or it may be entered incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the official ID for the firm.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company or vendor may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the official ID information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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