Symptom
No XML file has been generated for a VAT Return created based on VAT Return Run with Aggregation control parameter.
Environment
SAP Business ByDesign
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to the Tax Management work center.
- Go to the VAT Returns view.
- Find and open the respective tax return ID, with status Completed and Tax Return Category Aggregation.
- Open the Attachments tab.
- Notice that there's no attachment ('No records found' message is displayed).
Cause
When executing a VAT Return Run with Aggregation Run control parameter ticked, system will only create a XML file for the resulting VAT Return if, after releasing the tax return (status Reported) the button Actions -> Create Aggregated File is clicked.
Resolution
After the creation of the VAT Return, when the VAT Return has Status Reported, the Create Aggregated File button should be clicked, as follows:
- Go to the Tax Management work center.
- Go to the VAT Returns view.
- Find the respective tax return ID, with status Reported and Tax Return Category Aggregation.
- Click Actions -> Create Aggregated File.
As a result, an XML file is created and available in the Attachments tab of the respective tax return.
Keywords
Aggregation; Aggregation Run; XML file; Attachments; VAT Return Run; VAT Return , KBA , SRD-FIN-TAX , Tax Management , Problem
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