How To Fix EIP024 - The system did not find the VAT registration number from company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The system did not find the VAT registration number from company code &1.

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the VAT registration number from company code
&V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

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abroad scenario

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ELSE
Maintain VAT registration number according to company code &V1& and
country key &V2& (scenario <ZH>'Plants abroad'</>) in
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ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP024 - The system did not find the VAT registration number from company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message EIP024 indicates that the system could not find the VAT registration number for a specific company code. This error typically arises in scenarios involving tax reporting, invoicing, or when performing transactions that require VAT registration details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing VAT Registration Number: The most common cause is that the VAT registration number has not been maintained in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not have a VAT registration number assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the VAT registration number.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from finding the VAT registration number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain VAT Registration Number:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Maintain Company Code Data).
  Select the relevant company code and ensure that the VAT registration number is correctly entered in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Verify that the company code is correctly configured and that it is active.
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct country and that the VAT registration number format is appropriate for that country.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the relevant country and company code.
  Use transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and their settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data related to the company code and VAT registration number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6 (Maintain Company Code Data), OBYZ (Maintain Tax Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to VAT registration numbers and error EIP024.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit company code data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIP024 error and ensure that the VAT registration number is correctly maintained in the system.