How To Fix FIKZ_VAT004 - Some documents before year &1 were filtered out from VAT appendix 9

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIKZ_VAT - VAT Return Kazakhstan

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Some documents before year &1 were filtered out from VAT appendix 9

What causes this issue?

Appendix 5 of the VAT Return contains documents older than 5 years old,
which is not allowed.

System Response

The system will ignore documents older than 5 years old.

How to fix this error?

Please check your data.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIKZ_VAT004 - Some documents before year &1 were filtered out from VAT appendix 9 ?

  The SAP error message FIKZ_VAT004 indicates that some documents prior to a specified year (denoted as &1) have been filtered out from the VAT appendix 9 report. This typically occurs when generating VAT reports in SAP, particularly in the context of compliance with tax regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Document Date: The documents being processed have dates that are earlier than the specified year. SAP may have settings that restrict the inclusion of older documents in VAT reports.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only include documents from a certain fiscal year onward for reporting purposes.
  Data Archiving: Older documents may have been archived or deleted based on company policy or legal requirements, leading to their exclusion from the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to VAT reporting. Ensure that the settings allow for the inclusion of older documents if necessary.
  
  Transaction Code: OBY6 (for fiscal year settings) or OBD2 (for document types).
  
  
  Adjust Reporting Parameters: When generating the VAT appendix 9 report, check the selection criteria. You may need to adjust the date range to include older documents if they are still relevant.
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the documents you expect to see in the report are not archived or deleted. You can check the document status in the relevant accounting documents.
  Consult with Tax Compliance: If the exclusion of older documents is intentional due to tax compliance reasons, consult with your tax department to understand the implications and whether adjustments are needed.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide updates to the VAT reporting functionality. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes related to VAT reporting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  VAT Appendix 9: This is a report used in various countries for VAT compliance, summarizing VAT-related transactions.
  Fiscal Year Settings: Understanding how fiscal years are set up in your SAP system is crucial for accurate reporting.
  Document Types: Different document types may have different reporting rules; ensure that the document types in question are configured correctly for VAT reporting.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financial reporting.