How To Fix J_3RVATD005 - Program error: gt_section not found for return version &1, section &2

J_3RVATD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_3RVATD - New VAT Declaration: Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Program error: gt_section not found for return version &1, section &2

What causes this issue?

A program error has occurred: <LS>gt_section</> was not found.

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?

Contact SAP support.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J_3RVATD005 - Details

• The SAP error message J_3RVATD005 indicates that there is a program error related to the VAT return processing in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the system could not find the specified return version and section in the internal table gt_section. This typically occurs in the context of VAT reporting, particularly when generating or processing VAT returns.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The return version or section specified may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to VAT returns, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database tables that the program relies on.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the VAT return processing logic, they may not be handling certain cases correctly, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes,