How To Fix REXCES311 - Missing External ID; use Normal tax return

REXCES311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCES -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Missing External ID; use Normal tax return

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCES311 - Missing External ID; use Normal tax return ?

  The SAP error message REXCES311, which states "Missing External ID; use Normal tax return," typically occurs in the context of tax return processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the SAP Concur or SAP Tax Management modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting an external identification number (such as a tax ID or similar identifier) that is not present in the current transaction or document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External ID: The primary cause of this error is that the required external identification number is not provided in the tax return or document being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary identifiers.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to missing information, including the external ID.
  Integration Issues: If the SAP system is integrated with other systems (like Concur), there may be