How To Fix FIRU_VAT143 - Incorrect correspondence type, please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Incorrect correspondence type, please check

What causes this issue?

You did one of the following:
You tried to output a corrective document but selected the
correspondence type for regular documents, SAPR3
You tried to output a regular document but selected the correspondence
type for corrective documents, SAPR4

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_VAT143 - Incorrect correspondence type, please check ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_VAT143, which states "Incorrect correspondence type, please check," typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the correspondence type being used in a VAT-related transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The correspondence type may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the VAT configuration.
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid or unsupported correspondence type in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the vendor, customer, or tax codes may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Version Compatibility: If there are updates or changes in the SAP version, certain correspondence types may have been deprecated or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for VAT in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for VAT correspondence types and ensure that the types are correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the correspondence type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Review the input data in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the correspondence type is correctly entered and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant vendors or customers to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to tax information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the specific correspondence types and their usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or master data, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  FB60/FB70: Vendor and customer invoice postings.
  FBL1N/FBL5N: Vendor and customer line item displays.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FIRU_VAT143 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FIRU_VAT143 error message in SAP.