How To Fix FR352 - VAT reg.no. in taxes on sales/purchases group & not clear

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 352

• Message text: VAT reg.no. in taxes on sales/purchases group & not clear

What causes this issue?

The VAT registration numbers (VAT reg.no.) &V2& and &V3& were found,
among others, in taxes on sales/purchases group &V1&. Since the taxes
on sales/purchases group forms a taxable entity, a clear VAT
registration number must be assigned to the accompanying company codes.

System Response

A selection by taxes on sales/purchases group is not possible.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.OBC6>Remove</> the company codes not belonging to the taxable
entity from the taxes on sales/purchases group or
<DS:TRAN.OB88>correct</> the VAT registration number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR352 - VAT reg.no. in taxes on sales/purchases group & not clear ?

  The SAP error message FR352 typically indicates an issue with the VAT registration number in the context of taxes on sales and purchases. This error can arise when the VAT registration number is either missing, incorrectly formatted, or not properly assigned to the relevant tax codes or business partners in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing VAT Registration Number: The VAT registration number may not be entered for the relevant customer or vendor.
  Incorrect Format: The VAT registration number may not conform to the expected format for the specific country.
  Tax Code Assignment: The VAT registration number may not be correctly assigned to the tax codes used in the transaction.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific requirements for VAT registration numbers, and if these are not met, the error can occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for customers or vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and ensure that the VAT registration number is correctly entered.
  Verify that the VAT registration number is in the correct format for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly configured to accept VAT registration numbers.
  Check if the tax codes are linked to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Information:
  
  If the VAT registration number is missing, add it to the relevant customer or vendor master record.
  If the number is incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Review the country-specific settings in SAP for VAT registration numbers to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to VAT registration number handling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on managing VAT registration numbers and tax codes.
  Consult with Tax Experts: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with tax compliance experts or SAP consultants who specialize in VAT regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR352 error and ensure that your VAT registration numbers are correctly managed within SAP.