How To Fix J3RFVAT031 - Incorrect tax code in item &1 of VAT posting document &2

J3RFVAT031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Incorrect tax code in item &1 of VAT posting document &2

What causes this issue?

The VAT posting document item contains a tax code that is not correct
based on your Customizing settings and the relevant billing document
conditions.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J3RFVAT031 - Details

• The SAP error message J3RFVAT031 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code used in a VAT posting document. This error typically arises when the tax code assigned to a line item in a VAT document is not valid or does not correspond to the expected tax treatment for the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code used in the document may not be valid for the specific transaction or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which tax codes can be used.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may render previously valid tax codes invalid.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the tax code can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Code Validity: Verify