How To Fix FIAR_TAXREP042 - Select a posting date that comprises an entire reporting period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIAR_TAXREP - Message Class for Argentina Tax Reporting

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Select a posting date that comprises an entire reporting period.

What causes this issue?

You have chosen more than one period in Daily VAT option after selecting
Update Historic Table flag.

System Response

The system allows only one entire period.

How to fix this error?

Choose the first day of the period and the last one in Posting Date
selection field. For example: if September represents a complete period,
choose dates from September 1st to September 30th.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIAR_TAXREP042 - Select a posting date that comprises an entire reporting period. ?

  The SAP error message FIAR_TAXREP042 indicates that the posting date you have selected does not cover an entire reporting period. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate a tax report or perform a transaction that requires the posting date to fall within a complete reporting period (e.g., a month, quarter, or year).
  Cause:
  
  Partial Period Selection: The posting date you selected is either at the beginning or the end of a reporting period, or it falls within a period that is not fully covered (e.g., selecting a date in the middle of a month).
  Configuration Issues: The reporting period settings in the system may not be aligned with the dates you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the report or transaction does not match the defined reporting periods in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Valid Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are selecting is the first or last day of the reporting period you intend to cover. For example, if you are generating a report for the month of January, select a date between January 1 and January 31.
  Check Reporting Period Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the reporting periods in your SAP system. Ensure that the periods are defined correctly and that the dates align with your intended reporting.
  Adjust Date Range: If you are generating a report, make sure that the date range you are using encompasses a complete reporting period. For example, if you are generating a quarterly report, ensure that the start and end dates cover the entire quarter.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle reporting periods and posting dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in tax reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or S_ALR_87012357 (Tax Report).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FIAR_TAXREP042 for additional insights or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the reporting functions and that your user role is configured correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and reporting within SAP.