How To Fix CA_TTE421 - Maintain tax event indicator for: country &1, tax event &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Maintain tax event indicator for: country &1, tax event &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE421 - Maintain tax event indicator for: country &1, tax event &2 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE421 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the tax event indicator in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a tax event for a specific country, but the necessary tax event indicator has not been maintained in the configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a tax event indicator for the specified country and tax event in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete configuration during the setup of tax settings.
  Changes in tax regulations that require updates to the tax event indicators.
  Missing entries in the relevant tables that manage tax event indicators.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CA_TTE421, you need to maintain the tax event indicator for the specified country and tax event. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the 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 Event Indicator.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Event Indicator:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to add or modify the tax event indicator for the specified country and tax event.
  Ensure that you enter the correct country code and tax event code as indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Event Indicators: These are used to define how different tax events are processed in the system. They are crucial for ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for maintaining tax codes) or OB40 (for tax event indicators) to access relevant settings directly.
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for specific configurations related to your business requirements and local tax laws.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration settings or consult with SAP support for further assistance.