How To Fix CA_TTE414 - Maintain tax category for country &1, tax type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Maintain tax category for country &1, tax type &2

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for TTE,
Choose <DS:SIMG.TTEVCL_TXSET>Define Tax Settings</><ZK>.</>
Choose <ZK>Define Tax Type.</>
Choose the relevant tax type.
Maintain the tax category.
Choose <ZK>Save.</>
To update Customizing settings, choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_REFRESH>Immediate
Customizing Refresh</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE414 - Maintain tax category for country &1, tax type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE414 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the tax category for a specific country and tax type. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that involve tax calculations, and the system cannot find the necessary tax category settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Category Configuration: The tax category for the specified country and tax type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to the expected tax category.
  Country-Specific Settings: The configuration for the specific country may not be complete or may have been inadvertently deleted or modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE414 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Maintain Tax Categories.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Categories:
  
  Check if the tax category for the specified country and tax type exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new entry for the tax category.
  Ensure that the tax category is correctly linked to the relevant tax type and country.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Type:
  
  Ensure that the tax type being used in the transaction is valid and correctly configured.
  Check if the tax type is active and properly linked to the tax category.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax category or tax type, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your finance or tax department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for maintaining tax categories) or OB40 (for maintaining tax types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to tax configuration issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE414 error and ensure that the tax categories are correctly maintained for the specified country and tax type.