How To Fix WAB083 - First two digits of VAT ID &1 are not a country key

WAB083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 083

• Message text: First two digits of VAT ID &1 are not a country key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB083 - First two digits of VAT ID &1 are not a country key ?

  The SAP error message WAB083 indicates that the first two digits of a VAT ID (Value Added Tax Identification Number) do not correspond to a recognized country key in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the VAT ID entered does not conform to the expected format or is not valid for the specified country.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid VAT ID Format: The VAT ID entered may not follow the correct format for the country it is associated with.
  Incorrect Country Key: The first two characters of the VAT ID do not match any of the country keys defined in the SAP system.
  Missing Country Key Configuration: The country key for the VAT ID may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the VAT ID entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify VAT ID: Check the VAT ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Country Key: Ensure that the first