How To Fix FKKSK_MSG_VAT040 - Period (&1/&2) skipped; VAT ledger not submitted yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSK_MSG_VAT -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Period (&1/&2) skipped; VAT ledger not submitted yet

What causes this issue?

VAT ledger amendment cannot be created for the selected period &V1&/&V2&
because no VAT ledger has been submitted yet for the same period.

System Response

No job for amendment has been created for this period.

How to fix this error?

Collect data for the VAT ledger using one of the following transactions:
<DS:TRAN.FKKSK_VATLED>Monthly Electronic VAT Ledger</>
<DS:TRAN.FKKSK_VATLEDQ>Quarterly Electronic VAT Ledger</>

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 FKKSK_MSG_VAT040 - Period (&1/&2) skipped; VAT ledger not submitted yet ?

  The SAP error message FKKSK_MSG_VAT040 indicates that a specific period (denoted by &1/&2) has been skipped because the VAT ledger for that period has not yet been submitted. This error typically arises in the context of VAT reporting and compliance, where the system expects that the VAT ledger for a given period must be submitted before any further processing can occur.
  Cause:
  
  Unsubmitted VAT Ledger: The primary cause of this error is that the VAT ledger for the specified period has not been submitted. This could be due to oversight or delays in the submission process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the VAT reporting settings that prevent the ledger from being recognized as submitted.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be errors in the data entry or processing that have led to the VAT ledger not being marked as submitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Submit the VAT Ledger: The most straightforward solution is to ensure that the VAT ledger for the specified period is submitted. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction in SAP for VAT reporting.
  
  Navigate to the VAT reporting transaction (e.g., S/4HANA or SAP ERP).
  Check the status of the VAT ledger for the specified period.
  If it has not been submitted, proceed to submit it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to VAT reporting to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking:
  
  VAT reporting parameters.
  Submission settings.
  Any relevant authorization settings that might prevent submission.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries: Ensure that all necessary data entries for the VAT ledger are complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries that could prevent the ledger from being processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to handle VAT submissions and resolve related errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for VAT reporting, such as S_ALR_87012357 (for VAT reports) or F.01 (for financial statements).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to VAT reporting and the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to submit the VAT ledger has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully submit the VAT ledger for the specified period.