How To Fix CA_TTE118 - Cond. records inconsistent for tax type &1 (country &2, tax procedure &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cond. records inconsistent for tax type &1 (country &2, tax procedure &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE118 - Cond. records inconsistent for tax type &1 (country &2, tax procedure &3) ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE118 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the condition records for a specific tax type, country, and tax procedure. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax condition records in the pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition records for the specified tax type may not be maintained in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the tax type, such as incorrect or missing entries in the condition tables.
  Incorrect Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the company code or the transaction may not be correctly configured or may not match the condition records.
  Country-Specific Settings: The settings for the specific country may not be properly configured, leading to discrepancies in tax calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition records for the specified tax type, country, and tax procedure exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to review the tax procedure settings. Ensure that the correct tax procedure is assigned to the relevant company code and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the tax type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO). Navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Calculation Procedure.
  
  
  Ensure that the tax types and procedures are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that the system is updated with the latest tax rates and regulations, as outdated information can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP, as there may be known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that tax calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  OBYZ: For checking and configuring tax procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to tax configuration and the CA_TTE118 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the CA_TTE118 error in your SAP system.