How To Fix FIRU_VAT016 - Pref. REV^ in corr. doc. not allowed. Check entry in FIRUD_VATREF-table.

FIRU_VAT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_VAT - VAT Russia S/4HANA

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Pref. REV^ in corr. doc. not allowed. Check entry in FIRUD_VATREF-table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_VAT016 - Pref. REV^ in corr. doc. not allowed. Check entry in FIRUD_VATREF-table. ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_VAT016, which states "Pref. REV^ in corr. doc. not allowed. Check entry in FIRUD_VATREF-table," typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing, particularly when dealing with corrections or adjustments to previously posted documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the correction may not allow for the preferred reversal (Pref. REV) operation. This can happen if the document type is not configured to support VAT corrections.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Entries in FIRUD_VATREF Table: The FIRUD_VATREF table contains references for VAT-related documents. If the necessary entries are missing or incorrect, the system will not allow the reversal.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the VAT settings or in the document types that are being used for the correction.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the VAT entries, such as