How To Fix J3RFREG020 - You entered a wrong corrective VAT Return number, the last number is &1

J3RFREG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You entered a wrong corrective VAT Return number, the last number is &1

What causes this issue?

You either specified an invalid number for the corrective VAT Return, or
left the number field empty.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can either specify the number of the last corrective VAT Return in
the system to overwrite it, or use the next number to create a new
corrective VAT Return.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFREG020 - You entered a wrong corrective VAT Return number, the last number is &1 ?

  The SAP error message J3RFREG020 indicates that there is an issue with the VAT return number you have entered in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the VAT return number you provided is incorrect, and it also provides the last valid number that the system recognizes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect VAT Return Number: The most common cause of this error is that the VAT return number you entered does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the VAT return number.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the VAT return numbers for your specific region or business requirements.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The VAT return number may not have been generated or recorded properly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the VAT Return Number: Double-check the VAT return number you entered against the correct number provided by the system