How To Fix /SAPCE/FKRO_REP028 - Skip Foreign VAT Entries and Skip Unknown Vendor/Customer was activated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FKRO_REP -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Skip Foreign VAT Entries and Skip Unknown Vendor/Customer was activated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FKRO_REP028 - Skip Foreign VAT Entries and Skip Unknown Vendor/Customer was activated. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FKRO_REP028 indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the processing of foreign VAT entries has been skipped due to the activation of specific settings related to foreign VAT handling. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or during the execution of certain transactions that involve foreign vendors or customers.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Foreign VAT Entries: The system is configured to skip foreign VAT entries, which may be due to settings in the configuration of the VAT reporting or foreign transaction handling.
  Unknown Vendor/Customer: The system has identified that there are entries related to vendors or customers that are not recognized or are not set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for foreign VAT handling in your SAP system. This can typically be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under VAT reporting settings.
  Ensure that the settings for handling foreign VAT entries are correctly configured. You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant or refer to the SAP documentation for the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the vendors or customers involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are correctly set up in the system and that all necessary information (such as tax numbers, addresses, etc.) is complete and accurate.
  If the vendor or customer is foreign, ensure that the appropriate foreign tax settings are applied.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to the system skipping the entries.
  If necessary, correct any errors in the transaction data and reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that foreign VAT entries are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on VAT handling and foreign transactions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.