How To Fix SRF_EG_VAT008 - Name of supplier: &(Id: &) is invalid.

SRF_EG_VAT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_EG_VAT - Egypt VAT Declaration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Name of 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 a valid Supplier name in the master data. Supplier name must
not contain any special characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SRF_EG_VAT008 - Details

• The SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT008 typically indicates that there is an issue with the supplier's name or identification in the system. This error often arises in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing, particularly when dealing with supplier data in transactions that require valid supplier information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Supplier ID: The supplier ID provided in the transaction does not exist in the system or is incorrectly entered.
  Inactive Supplier: The supplier may be inactive or blocked in the vendor master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the supplier name or ID.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the supplier master data may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the VAT settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Supplier ID: Check the supplier ID in the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) to ensure it exists and is correctly entered.
  Check Supplier Status: Ensure that the supplier