How To Fix CA_TTE093 - Tax category is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Tax category is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE093 - Tax category is not specified ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE093, which states "Tax category is not specified," typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or invoices.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Tax Category: The tax category has not been defined for the relevant material, service, or transaction. This can happen if the tax classification is not set up in the master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, or customer master).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly. This includes missing tax codes or tax determination procedures.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant business partner (customer or vendor) may not have the necessary tax information filled out.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may not have a tax category assigned in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE093 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  For materials, check the material master record to ensure that the tax category is specified in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Purchasing Data).
  For customers and vendors, check the customer master and vendor master records to ensure that the tax classification is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and check the tax settings under "Financial Accounting" > "Tax on Sales/Purchases" > "Basic Settings" and ensure that the tax categories and codes are properly defined.
  Ensure that the tax determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant company code and sales area.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Categories:
  
  If the tax category is missing, you may need to assign a tax category to the relevant master data or transaction type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the tax category is now being determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and master data setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), XD02 (Change Customer), or FK02 (Change Vendor) to update master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax determination and the specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.