How To Fix RAT005 - Pro rata VAT: Condition type &2 (procedure &1) not in scope

RAT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RAT - Pro Rata VAT

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Pro rata VAT: Condition type &2 (procedure &1) not in scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RAT005 - Pro rata VAT: Condition type &2 (procedure &1) not in scope ?

  The SAP error message RAT005 indicates an issue related to pro-rata VAT calculations in the system. Specifically, it means that a certain condition type (identified as &2) is not included in the VAT calculation procedure (identified as &1). This can occur in scenarios where VAT is being calculated based on specific conditions, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration to process the calculation correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type specified in the error message is not defined in the VAT calculation procedure. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete configuration in the VAT settings.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced may not be applicable for the transaction or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the VAT calculation logic, they may not align with the standard configuration, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for VAT