How To Fix VATCRQ002 - Please use Advanced Compliance Reporting instead

VATCRQ002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VATCRQ - Message class for formalized inquiries

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Please use Advanced Compliance Reporting instead

What causes this issue?

You have enabled the following Customizing activities:
<DS>
<DS:SIMG.FIRUV_VATOUTPUT>Enable New Output</>
<DS>
<DS:SIMG.FIRUV_CRQ_PHASE>Enable Advanced Compliance Reporting</>
But you are trying to use the standalone solution instead of Advanced
Compliance Reporting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please use Advanced Compliance Reporting to process your VAT Return
Clarification Requests.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VATCRQ002 - Details

• The SAP error message VATCRQ002, which states "Please use Advanced Compliance Reporting instead," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or use a reporting function that has been deprecated or replaced by the Advanced Compliance Reporting (ACR) tool in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Functionality: The error indicates that the functionality you are trying to use is no longer supported and has been replaced by the Advanced Compliance Reporting tool.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to redirect users to the ACR for compliance reporting, especially in the context of VAT reporting.
  Version Issues: If you are using an older version of SAP, it may not support the newer ACR functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Advanced Compliance Reporting: Transition to using the Advanced Compliance Reporting tool for your VAT reporting needs. This tool is designed to provide enhanced features and compliance capabilities.
  
  Access ACR through the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction code (e.g., S/4HANA or SAP Business Technology