How To Fix FIRU_VAT124 - Total of Purchase Ledger VAT (&2) not equal to total of sections 1-7 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Total of Purchase Ledger VAT (&2) not equal to total of sections 1-7 (&1)

What causes this issue?

Your VAT Return data is inconsistent: the total amount of VAT due for
the Purchase Ledger must equal the total amount of sections 3, 4, 5 and
6 of the VAT Return.
Total amount of VAT due for the Purchase Ledger items = line 190 of
section 8 (and line 190 of section 8.1 in case of Corrective VAT Return)
Total amount of the main section = total of line 190 of section 3 +
lines 030+040 of section 4 + lines 080+090 of section 5 + lines
060+090+150 of section 6

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check your data and start again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_VAT124 - Total of Purchase Ledger VAT (&2) not equal to total of sections 1-7 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_VAT124 indicates a discrepancy between the total of the Purchase Ledger VAT and the total of the VAT sections 1-7 in the VAT return. This error typically arises during the VAT return preparation process when the totals do not match, which can lead to issues in compliance and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect entries in the Purchase Ledger or VAT return sections can lead to mismatches.
  Missing Transactions: Some transactions may not have been included in the VAT return, leading to an imbalance.
  Incorrect Configuration: The VAT configuration settings in SAP may not be set up correctly, affecting how VAT is calculated and reported.
  Posting Errors: Transactions may have been posted to the wrong accounts or with incorrect VAT codes.
  Timing Issues: Transactions recorded in different periods may not be reflected correctly in the VAT return.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the Purchase Ledger for any missing or incorrectly entered transactions. Ensure that all relevant transactions are included in the VAT return.
  Verify VAT Codes: Ensure that the correct VAT codes are used for all transactions. Incorrect codes can lead to miscalculations.
  Reconcile Totals: Manually reconcile the totals of the Purchase Ledger VAT and the totals from sections 1-7 of the VAT return. Identify any discrepancies and correct them.
  Check Configuration: Review the VAT configuration settings in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the tax determination settings and account assignments.
  Run Reports: Use SAP reports to analyze VAT postings and identify any discrepancies. Reports such as the VAT report (S_ALR_87012357) can help in identifying issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on VAT reporting and configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on VAT reporting issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test VAT return to ensure that the totals now match and that the error does not reoccur.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and VAT reporting are adequately trained on the correct procedures and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FIRU_VAT124 error and implement a solution to resolve it.