How To Fix IDFI152 - VAT date is not activated. Use 'Reporting Period' for selection

IDFI152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 152

• Message text: VAT date is not activated. Use 'Reporting Period' for selection

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI152 - VAT date is not activated. Use 'Reporting Period' for selection ?

  The SAP error message IDFI152, which states "VAT date is not activated. Use 'Reporting Period' for selection," typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) reporting and indicates that the system is unable to process a VAT-related transaction because the VAT date functionality is not enabled for the relevant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  VAT Date Not Activated: The error suggests that the VAT date feature is not activated in the system settings. This could be due to configuration settings in the VAT reporting area.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for reporting may not be appropriate, leading the system to prompt for a different selection method (i.e., using the reporting period instead of the VAT date).
  System Configuration: The configuration for VAT reporting may not be set up correctly, or the necessary parameters for VAT date processing are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate VAT Date:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant