How To Fix CA_TTE132 - Define tax type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Define tax type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE132 - Define tax type ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE132 "Define tax type" typically occurs in the context of tax configuration within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required tax type has not been defined in the system, which is necessary for processing transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Type Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the tax type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the initial setup or changes made to the tax settings.
  Incorrect Tax Type Assignment: The tax type may not be correctly assigned to the relevant tax codes or master data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE132 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Tax Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Tax Types.
  Here, you can define the necessary tax types. Ensure that you enter all required fields correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly assigned to the defined tax types.
  Navigate to SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) has the correct tax type assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects. You may need to re-transport the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to tax type configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE132 error and ensure that your tax configuration is correctly set up in the SAP system.