How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT008 - Information provider's VAT registr. no. not transferred for doc. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Information provider's VAT registr. no. not transferred for doc. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT008 - Information provider's VAT registr. no. not transferred for doc. & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_INTRASTAT008 Information provider's VAT registr. no. not transferred for doc. &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the Intrastat reporting process in SAP. The system expects the VAT registration number of the information provider (usually the company or business unit responsible for the transaction) to be transferred or available for the document in question. If this VAT registration number is missing or not maintained in the relevant master data or document, the system cannot complete the Intrastat declaration for that document.
  In short:
  
  The VAT registration number of the information provider is missing or not transferred for the specified document.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During Intrastat data extraction or reporting (transaction WSINTRASTAT or related programs).
  When the system tries to generate Intrastat declarations for goods movements or invoices involving intra-EU trade.
  If the VAT registration number is not maintained in the company code or business partner master data.
  If the document (e.g., invoice, delivery) does not have the necessary VAT registration number linked.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The VAT registration number is a mandatory field for Intrastat reporting because it identifies the reporting entity to the tax authorities.
  The system reads this number from the company code data or the business partner master data.
  If the number is missing or not correctly maintained, the system cannot proceed.
  Sometimes, the VAT registration number is maintained but not correctly linked or transferred to the document.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check and maintain VAT registration number in company code:
  
  Go to transaction OBY6 (Company Code Global Data).
  Check the VAT registration number field and maintain it if missing.
  Path: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Check Company Code Global Data.
  
  
  
  Check VAT registration number in Business Partner / Vendor / Customer master:
  
  For Business Partners (BP), check the VAT registration number in transaction BP under the tax information.
  For customers/vendors, check in XD02/FD02 or VD02/LF02.
  Ensure the VAT registration number is maintained and correct.
  
  
  
  Check the document data:
  
  Verify if the document (invoice, delivery) has the correct company code and business partner assigned.
  Sometimes, the document might be created with incomplete master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run Intrastat report after correction:
  
  After maintaining the VAT registration number, re-execute the Intrastat report or data extraction.
  The error should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  Additional checks:
  
  Ensure the VAT registration number is correctly formatted according to country-specific rules.
  Check if the VAT registration number is flagged as valid for Intrastat reporting.
  
  
  
  
  Related Notes / References:
  
  SAP Note 0000000 (example placeholder) — Check for any SAP Notes related to Intrastat and VAT registration number issues.
  Intrastat configuration guide in SAP help portal.
  Transaction WSINTRASTAT for Intrastat reporting.
  SAP Help: Intrastat Reporting and VAT Registration Number requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS_INTRASTAT008 Information provider's VAT registr. no. not transferred for doc. &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or not transferred VAT registration number for the company code or business partner in the document.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain VAT registration number in company code (OBY6) and business partner/customer/vendor master data. Re-run Intrastat report.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OBY6, BP, XD02/FD02, WSINTRASTAT
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the document number or company code involved, and I can help you with more specific steps.