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Moreover, the period should be regarded as the basis for all further master data in the VAT@GTC as the master data is organised on an accrual basis per individual period. For that reason, master and transaction data have to be assigned to a specific period. It is possible to copy all master data from the previous period when creating a new period. It is therefore recommended to create periods successively, i.e. create the corresponding period only when you create a certain VAT return. 
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