How To Fix IDGT_MC023 - The corresponding positive invoice &1 has not been sent to GT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_MC - GTI China: Message Class

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The corresponding positive invoice &1 has not been sent to GT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDGT_MC023 - The corresponding positive invoice &1 has not been sent to GT ?

  The SAP error message IDGT_MC023, which states "The corresponding positive invoice &1 has not been sent to GT," typically relates to issues in the integration between SAP and a government tax authority or a compliance system, particularly in the context of electronic invoicing or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Invoice Submission: The error indicates that a positive invoice (an invoice that is expected to be sent to the government tax authority) has not been sent. This could be due to:
  
  The invoice not being generated correctly.
  The invoice not being processed for submission.
  A failure in the communication between SAP and the external system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to electronic invoicing or the integration with the government tax authority.
  
  
  Data Issues: There could be missing or incorrect data in the invoice that prevents it from being sent.
  
  
  Technical Issues: Network issues, system downtime, or errors in the middleware that handles the communication between SAP and the external system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoice Status: Verify the status of the invoice in question (indicated by &1). Ensure that it has been created and is in the correct status for submission.
  
  
  Review Submission Logs: Check the logs for the electronic invoicing process to see if there are any errors or warnings that indicate why the invoice was not sent.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration for electronic invoicing and the integration with the government tax authority is set up correctly. This includes checking:
  
  Communication settings.
  Mapping of fields between SAP and the external system.
  Any necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the invoice to ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data conforms to the expected formats.
  
  
  Retry Submission: If the invoice was not sent due to a temporary issue, you may be able to retry the submission process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to electronic invoicing and the specific integration you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on electronic invoicing issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you monitor and manage electronic invoicing processes (e.g., transaction codes for monitoring IDocs, logs, etc.).
  Integration Middleware: If you are using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or other integration tools), ensure that it is functioning correctly and that there are no issues in the data flow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.