How To Fix FOT_B2A403 - Advance return for tax on sales/purchases has status 'in Transfer'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Advance return for tax on sales/purchases has status 'in Transfer'

What causes this issue?

You have sent a return for period &V2& / &V3& for company code or
dominant enterprise &V1&. The return has the status <EX>in Transfer</>.
You cannot create a new return.

System Response

The taxes on sales/purchases settlement cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Change the status in the administration report (transaction FOTV). First
clarify with your tax authority whether or not they have received the
return.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A403 - Advance return for tax on sales/purchases has status 'in Transfer' ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A403 indicates that there is an issue with the status of the advance return for tax on sales/purchases, specifically that it is currently in the "in Transfer" status. This typically means that the return has not yet been fully processed or transferred to the relevant tax authority or system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transfer: The return may not have been fully transferred to the tax authority due to a system error or interruption during the transfer process.
  Pending Approval: The return might be awaiting approval or further processing before it can be finalized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the return from being processed correctly.
  Data Issues: There could be missing or incorrect data in the return that is preventing it from being finalized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transfer Status: Verify the status of the transfer in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (e.g., FBRA, FBL1N) to check the status of the return.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for any errors or warnings that may provide more context on why the return is stuck in the "in Transfer" status. Use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  Reprocess the Return: If the return is stuck, you may need to reprocess it. This can often be done by re-triggering the transfer process.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for tax reporting and transfer are correctly set up in the SAP system. This includes checking the settings for the tax authority and the relevant tax codes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBRA: Reset Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FOT_B2A403 for any known issues or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to process tax returns and that there are no authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.