How To Fix F5408 - Tax code & is EC-relevant, but document contains no VAT reg.no.

F5408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Tax code & is EC-relevant, but document contains no VAT reg.no.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5408 - Tax code & is EC-relevant, but document contains no VAT reg.no. ?

  The SAP error message F5408 indicates that a tax code is marked as "EC-relevant" (European Community relevant), but the document in question does not contain a VAT registration number. This is a common issue when dealing with transactions that involve VAT in the European Union, particularly when the tax code is used for cross-border transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing VAT Registration Number: The primary cause of this error is that the document (invoice, credit note, etc.) does not have a VAT registration number for the business partner involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code used may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for a VAT registration number.
  Document Type: The type of document being processed may require specific information that is not present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add VAT Registration Number: Ensure that the relevant business partner (vendor or customer) has a valid VAT registration number entered in their master data. You can