How To Fix VMD_API075 - Vendor &1: No EU tax number has been created for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Vendor &1: No EU tax number has been created for country &2

What causes this issue?

There are two possibilities:
The record has been marked for insertion and already exists in the
database of the ECC table (LFAS).
The record has been marked for deletion and still exists in the database
of the ECC table (LFAS).

System Response

In the first case, the system terminates processing. In the second case,
it proceeds with processing and issues the message as a warning.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API075 - Vendor &1: No EU tax number has been created for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API075 indicates that there is no EU tax number created for a specific vendor in a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of managing vendor master data, especially when dealing with transactions that require compliance with EU tax regulations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A vendor is set up in the system without an EU tax number, which is necessary for tax reporting and compliance in transactions involving EU countries.
  The vendor's country is specified, but the corresponding EU tax number is missing or not maintained in the vendor master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., using transaction code XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Enter the vendor number and select the appropriate company code and purchasing organization.
  Navigate to the "Tax" tab or section.
  
  
  
  Maintain EU Tax Number:
  
  Ensure that the EU tax number is entered for the vendor. This is usually a VAT number that is required for transactions within the EU.
  If the vendor is located in a country that requires a specific format for the tax number, ensure that it adheres to that format.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes to the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Country-Specific Requirements:
  
  Check if there are any specific requirements for the country in question regarding tax numbers. Some countries may have additional regulations or formats for tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the vendor master data, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on maintaining vendor master data and tax number requirements.
  Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local tax regulations, especially when dealing with cross-border transactions within the EU.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in vendor management and tax compliance.