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VAT number incorrect (MOD 97), but number is correct according calculation

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Posted on by Theo Janssen

Dear all,

We experience a problem with inserting an GB VAT number in AX 2012R2. We have inserted several (GB) VAT numbers without having issues.

According http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ the number is correct, but AX give the message: VAT number incorrect (MOD 97).

Also when I calculate the number by my self, it's correct.

How can I solve this issue?

Thanks in advance

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    Ludwig Reinhard Profile Picture
    Ludwig Reinhard Microsoft Employee on at

    Hello Theo Janssen,

    Do you have the 'check tax exempt number button' activated in GL (Setup/salestax/external/countryregionparameters)? If so, what happens if you deactivate this check?

    Best regards,

    Ludwig

  • André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    André Arnaud de Cal... 300,917 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    Hi Theo,

    I have heard of a similar issue with a Dutch VAT number in AX2012R2. I don't know the details if this was solved or not. Possibly you can check LCS issue search for known issues.

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    Community Member on at

    Hi Ludwig,

    I have the same problem as Theo and I tried to deactivate this check and that went fine. My question is if this can create problems further in the process? And also what the reason for the error is?

    Kind regards

    Marit

  • Ludwig Reinhard Profile Picture
    Ludwig Reinhard Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi Marit,

    I can speak only for my home country (Germany) where the deactivation of this parameter is in general not an issue because the check only validates that a number fits the expected format. It does, however, not guarantee that the number is actually used by a specific company. Therefore, we regularly have to double check those numbers on a government website anyway and do not really need the check.

    Best regards,

    Ludwig

  • Theo Janssen Profile Picture
    Theo Janssen on at

    Hi Ludwig, to uncheck the 'check tax exempt number button' did the trick. Thanks for your help.

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