How To Fix SRF_EG_VAT018 - Address of customer: &(Id: &) is invalid.

SRF_EG_VAT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_EG_VAT - Egypt VAT Declaration

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Address 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 Supplier name in the master data. Supplier 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_VAT018 - Address of customer: &(Id: &) is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_EG_VAT018 indicates that there is an issue with the address of a customer in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the address associated with the customer ID provided is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) processing, where accurate customer address information is crucial for compliance with tax regulations.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Address Information: The customer address may be missing critical components such as street name, city, postal code, or country.
  Incorrect Address Format: The address may not conform to the expected format required by the SAP system or the local tax authority.
  Inactive or Deleted Customer: The customer ID may refer to a customer that has been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the customer address or ID.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific address formats and requirements that must be adhered to for VAT