How To Fix ME515 - Country of VAT reg. no. (&) differs from country of destination (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Country of VAT reg. no. (&) differs from country of destination (&)

What causes this issue?

The chosen value-added tax does not belong to the country of
destination of the goods. This only makes sense in special cases (e.g.
in chain transactions in the EU).

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?

Check whether this is such a VAT case. Otherwise, please use a VAT
registration number from &2.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME515 - Country of VAT reg. no. (&) differs from country of destination (&) ?

  The SAP error message ME515 indicates that there is a mismatch between the country of the VAT registration number and the country of destination in a transaction. This error typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders, invoices, or other procurement-related documents where VAT registration is relevant.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The VAT registration number provided for a vendor or customer is associated with a different country than the one specified as the destination country in the transaction.
  The system checks the VAT registration number against the country of the delivery or service location and finds a discrepancy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME515 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify VAT Registration Number:
  
  Check the VAT registration number entered for the vendor or customer. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the correct country.
  
  
  
  Check Country Settings:
  
  Review the country settings in the vendor or customer master data. Make sure that the country of the VAT registration number matches the country of the destination.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the VAT registration number is incorrect, update the vendor or customer master data with the correct VAT registration number that corresponds to the correct country.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction (e.g., purchase order, invoice) is set up correctly with the appropriate destination country. If the destination country is incorrect, update it to match the VAT registration number.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Authorities:
  
  If there is uncertainty about the correct VAT registration number or country, consult with tax authorities or a tax advisor to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to review the SAP configuration settings related to VAT and country-specific settings. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or your IT department.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on VAT handling and country-specific settings to ensure compliance and correct configuration.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the importance of accurate VAT registration and country data to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME515 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly.