MY-00010 GST - Generate GAF files in the required format

This article explains how to generate a Malaysia GAF file in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.

Before you can complete the following procedures, you must first upload your GAF format files into your active electronic reporting configuration. You must be in the accounting manager role to complete the procedures.

The procedures use the demo data company MYMF.

Specify the GAF file format to use in the General ledger parameters

To specify the GAF file format to use in the General ledger parameters, follow these steps.

1. In Dynamics 365 Finance, go to General ledger > Ledger setup > General ledger parameters.
2. Select the Sales tax FastTab.
3. Expand or collapse the GST options section.
4. In the Format mapping field, select the drop-down button to open the lookup.
5. In the list, select the link in the selected row.
6. Select Save.

Generate a GAF XML report for posted transactions

To generate a GAF XML report for posted transactions, follow these steps.

1. In Dynamics 365 Finance, go to Tax > Declarations > Sales tax > Generate GAF file.
2. In the Settlement period field, select the drop-down button to open the lookup.
3. In the list, find and select the desired record.
4. In the list, select the link in the selected row.
5. In the From date field, enter a date.
6. In the Creation date field, enter a date.
7. In the Posting layer field, select the drop-down button to open the lookup.
8. In the list, find and select the desired record.
9. Select OK.
10. Select Save as to save the GAF XML report file.
11. Select Open, and then select Microsoft Edge.
12. Validate the GAF XML file, and then close the file.