How To Fix SRF_EG_VAT004 - Telephone number for supplier: &(Id: &) is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_EG_VAT - Egypt VAT Declaration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Telephone number for supplier: &(Id: &) is invalid.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain an 11-digit numeric telephone number in master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT004 - Telephone number for supplier: &(Id: &) is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT004 indicates that there is an issue with the telephone number format for a supplier in the system. This error typically arises when the telephone number does not conform to the expected format or contains invalid characters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The telephone number may not follow the required format (e.g., missing country code, incorrect number of digits).
  Special Characters: The number may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Empty Field: The telephone number field may be empty or not filled in correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific validation rules set up in the system that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the telephone number is entered in the correct format. This usually includes:
  
  Country code (if applicable)
  Area code (if applicable)
  Local number
  No special characters (like dashes, parentheses, etc.) unless specifically allowed.
  
  
  
  Remove Invalid Characters: Make sure that the telephone number does not contain any invalid characters or spaces.
  
  
  Fill in the Field: If the telephone number field is empty, fill it in with a valid number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP guidelines for the specific format required for telephone numbers.
  
  
  Validation Rules: If the issue persists, check with your SAP administrator to see if there are any specific validation rules that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try saving or processing the supplier information again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to update supplier information.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit supplier information in the system.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the SRF_EG_VAT004 error message.