How To Fix IDFIVAT023 - Maintain residence period in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIVAT - FI Localization

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Maintain residence period in Customizing

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?

You must define residence time for VAT ledger in month in the
<DS:SIMG.IDFIVATV_RESPER>Define Residence Time for VAT Ledger</>
Customizing activity for archiving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFIVAT023 - Maintain residence period in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message IDFIVAT023, which states "Maintain residence period in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) configuration. This error indicates that the system requires a residence period to be defined for a specific country or region in the VAT settings, and it has not been configured properly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The residence period for the relevant country or region has not been maintained in the SAP Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing settings may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to determine the residence period.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific requirements for VAT, and if these are not met, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error IDFIVAT023, you need to maintain the residence period in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Value Added Tax -> Define Residence Period.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Period:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to enter the relevant details for the residence period.
  Specify the country or region for which you want to maintain the residence period.
  Enter the start and end dates for the residence period as required.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for detailed instructions on VAT configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You may also use transaction codes like OBD2 (for VAT configuration) to access the relevant settings directly.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in VAT configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message IDFIVAT023 and ensure that your VAT settings are correctly configured.