How To Fix SRF_EG_VAT012 - Name of customer: &(Id: &) is invalid.

SRF_EG_VAT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_EG_VAT - Egypt VAT Declaration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Name of customer: &(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 Customer name in the master data. Customer name must
not contain any special characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT012 - Name of customer: &(Id: &) is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT012 typically indicates that there is an issue with the customer name or ID in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing. This error often arises when the system cannot validate the customer information against the required standards or formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customer ID: The customer ID provided may not exist in the system or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Missing Customer Data: The customer record may be incomplete, lacking necessary information such as the name, address, or VAT registration number.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the customer name or ID may not comply with the expected standards (e.g., special characters, length).
  Inactive Customer: The customer may be marked as inactive or blocked in the system, preventing any transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the VAT processing module that are not aligned with the customer data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer ID: Check the customer ID in the SAP system to