How To Fix J3RFVAT137 - Please enter Text IDs for CC &1 and document type &2 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Please enter Text IDs for CC &1 and document type &2 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the Text IDs for the payment document number and payment
document year in the
<DS:SIMG.J_3RF_VAT_LEDG_CUSTMZ>Define How the System Populates Document
Fields</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFVAT137 - Please enter Text IDs for CC &1 and document type &2 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message J3RFVAT137 typically occurs in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Russian localization (as indicated by the "J3" prefix). This error indicates that the system requires specific Text IDs for a particular cost center (CC) and document type, which have not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The system is trying to process a transaction that involves VAT, but the necessary Text IDs for the specified cost center and document type are missing.
  The configuration for VAT reporting or processing is incomplete or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the required Text IDs are defined in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area (Transaction code: SPRO).
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Text IDs for VAT Reporting.
  Alternatively, you may need to look for the specific configuration related to the Russian localization.
  
  
  
  Define Text IDs:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if there are entries for the specified cost center (CC) and document type (DT).
  If entries are missing, create new entries and assign appropriate Text IDs for the cost center and document type as required.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for VAT configuration specific to your country version (in this case, Russia).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for defining tax codes) and OBYZ (for tax determination).
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in VAT and localization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3RFVAT137 error and ensure that your VAT processing is correctly configured in SAP.