How To Fix GLO_FIN_TAX_MGMT621 - Business place &1 does not exist in company code &2 (VAT invoice &3 &4).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FIN_TAX_MGMT - Message Class of China Tax Invoice Management

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Business place &1 does not exist in company code &2 (VAT invoice &3 &4).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_MGMT621 - Business place &1 does not exist in company code &2 (VAT invoice &3 &4). ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_MGMT621 indicates that there is an issue with the business place configuration in relation to the company code when processing a VAT invoice. Specifically, the error states that the specified business place does not exist for the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Place Configuration: The business place specified in the invoice is not defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Business Place: The business place may have been entered incorrectly in the invoice or transaction.
  Inactive Business Place: The business place might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the transfer of business place data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Place Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the business place is correctly defined for the specified company code.
  You can check this in the following path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Business Places.
  
  
  
  Verify Invoice Data:
  
  Review the VAT invoice (document number &3) to ensure that the business place (&1) is correctly entered and corresponds to the correct company code (&2).
  Make sure there are no typographical errors in the business place field.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Place:
  
  If the business place exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary data was migrated correctly, including business place definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OBY1 (to check business place settings) to navigate through the configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring business places and handling VAT invoices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is a recurring problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message GLO_FIN_TAX_MGMT621.