How To Fix FOT_B2A805 - VAT refund code &1 is not supported

FOT_B2A805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: VAT refund code &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:SIMG.FI_TAX_RFD_CHARS>configuration</> for the VAT refund
codes in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A805 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A805 indicates that the VAT refund code specified in the transaction is not supported. This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or VAT refund processing, particularly when dealing with B2A (Business to Administration) transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unsupported VAT Refund Code: The VAT refund code you are trying to use is not recognized by the system. This could be due to:
  
  The code not being configured in the system.
  The code being outdated or deprecated.
  The code being incorrectly entered or formatted.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific VAT refund code for the country or region you are working with.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If you are using an older version of SAP or if there have been recent updates to VAT regulations, the system may not have the latest codes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check VAT Refund Code: Verify that the VAT refund code you are using is correct and supported.