How To Fix CA_TTE002 - Tax type &1 is invalid; enter a valid tax type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Tax type &1 is invalid; enter a valid tax type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE002 - Tax type &1 is invalid; enter a valid tax type ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE002 indicates that the tax type specified in a transaction is invalid. This error typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the tax type entered, which may be due to several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Type Entry: The tax type entered may be misspelled or not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax type may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant country or region.
  Missing Tax Type: The tax type may not have been created in the system, especially if it is a custom tax type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified tax type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the tax types may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Tax Type: Check the tax type entered for any spelling errors or incorrect codes. Ensure that it matches the valid tax types defined in the system.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the tax type is correctly configured for the relevant country/region.
  Create Missing Tax Type: If the tax type does not exist, you may need to create it in the system. This can typically be done in the tax configuration settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the tax type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on tax type configuration and usage.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or OBYZ (to maintain tax types) to resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on tax type configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the tax type is now recognized and that transactions can be processed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.