How To Fix J3RFREG013 - There is no VAT Return file for &1 &2 &3 &4, generate the VAT Return XML

J3RFREG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFREG - Message class for Customs Declaration Register

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There is no VAT Return file for &1 &2 &3 &4, generate the VAT Return XML

What causes this issue?

There is no VAT Return file in the system.

System Response

The system cannot include the name of the VAT Return XML file in the XML
output file of the export confirmation registers.

How to fix this error?

You need to run the
<DS:TRAN.J3RVATDECL>VAT Return</> program and generate an XML file
before you generate an XML file for the registers.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFREG013 - There is no VAT Return file for &1 &2 &3 &4, generate the VAT Return XML ?

  The SAP error message J3RFREG013 indicates that the system is unable to find a VAT Return file for the specified parameters (typically representing the country, period, and other identifiers). This error usually occurs in the context of VAT reporting, particularly when generating VAT returns in countries that require electronic submissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing VAT Return File: The primary cause of this error is that the VAT return file has not been generated or is not available in the system for the specified period and parameters.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided (like country code, period, etc.) may be incorrect or do not match any existing VAT return files.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to VAT reporting in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process that prevent the generation of the VAT return file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the VAT Return XML: The error message suggests generating the