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How To Fix F2143 - Maintain VAT registration no.for country & on the previous screen


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F2143 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

  • Message number: 143

  • Message text: Maintain VAT registration no.for country & on the previous screen

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F2143 - Details

  • Error Code: F2143

    Error Message: Maintain VAT registration no.for country & on the previous screen


    Summary

    This error indicates that the system requires a VAT registration number to be maintained for the specified country on the previous screen before proceeding. It typically occurs when VAT-related master data is incomplete or missing.


    Root Causes

    • The VAT registration number is missing in the vendor or customer master data for the specified country.
    • The system configuration mandates VAT registration numbers for certain countries, but the data entry was skipped or incomplete.
    • User attempted to proceed without entering mandatory tax information on the preceding screen.
    • Incorrect or incomplete tax jurisdiction or tax classification setup causing the system to expect VAT registration details.

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