How To Fix FKKSK_MSG_VAT042 - Period (&1/&2) skipped; amendment not needed

FKKSK_MSG_VAT042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSK_MSG_VAT -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Period (&1/&2) skipped; amendment not needed

What causes this issue?

VAT ledger amendment for the selected period &V1&/&V2& cannot be
created. You can create a correction
<DS:DE.FKKSK_SUBM_TYPE>VAT ledger type</> for the given period.because
it is not needed.

System Response

No job for amendment has been created for this period.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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_VAT042 - Period (&1/&2) skipped; amendment not needed ?

  The SAP error message FKKSK_MSG_VAT042 indicates that a specific period (denoted by &1/&2) has been skipped for VAT reporting because an amendment is not needed. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, particularly when dealing with VAT returns or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Detected: The primary reason for this message is that there are no changes or adjustments required for the specified period. This could mean that the data for that period is already correct and does not need to be amended.
  Previous Adjustments: If adjustments were made in a previous period that already accounted for the necessary changes, the system may determine that no further amendments are needed for the current period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the VAT reporting process that dictate when amendments are necessary. If these settings indicate that the period is