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

EIP024 - Overview

• 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?

If variables &V2& and &V3& are identical, the plants are not located
abroad scenario

Maintain the VAT registration number for company code &V1& in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDUID>Customizing</>.
ELSE
Maintain VAT registration number according to company code &V1& and
country key &V2& (scenario <ZH>'Plants abroad'</>) in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB87>Customizing</>.
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EIP024 - Details

• 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