How To Fix J3RFVAT010 - Clearing VAT posting doc. &1 with FI invoice &2: No open items found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Clearing VAT posting doc. &1 with FI invoice &2: No open items found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFVAT010 - Clearing VAT posting doc. &1 with FI invoice &2: No open items found ?

  The SAP error message J3RFVAT010 indicates that there is an issue with clearing a VAT posting document with a financial invoice. Specifically, the message states that there are "No open items found," which means that the system cannot find any open items to clear against the specified invoice.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Open Items: The most common cause of this error is that there are no open items available for the specified VAT posting document and financial invoice. This could happen if:
  
  The invoice has already been cleared.
  The invoice was posted incorrectly or has been reversed.
  The VAT posting document does not correspond to any open items in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document reference provided may be incorrect, leading the system to search for open items that do not exist.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the invoice or VAT document may be closed, preventing any further clearing actions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the VAT settings or in the financial accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the open items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Items: Verify if there are indeed any open items for the specified invoice. You can do this by checking the relevant accounts in the SAP system (e.g., using transaction code FBL1N for vendor accounts or FBL3N for general ledger accounts).
  
  
  Verify Document References: Ensure that the document numbers for both the VAT posting document and the financial invoice are correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check if the posting period for the invoice is still open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period or make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  Reconcile Transactions: If the invoice has been cleared or reversed, ensure that all related transactions are reconciled properly. You may need to look for any related documents that could affect the clearing process.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the VAT and financial accounting settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to investigate the issue further:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to VAT processing and invoice clearing for more insights.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.