How To Fix CA_TTE438 - Maintain tax rate ID description


CA_TTE438 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

  • Message number: 438

  • Message text: Maintain tax rate ID description

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  • 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</>
    Choose the sub-activity <ZK>Define Tax Type</> -> <ZK>Define Tax Rate ID
    </>
    Maintain the Tax Rate ID for:
    Language: &V1&
    Country: &V2&
    Tax type: &V3&
    Tax rate ID: &V4&
    Choose <ZK>Save</>.
    To update Customizing settings, choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_REFRESH>Immediate
    Customizing Refresh</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE438 - Maintain tax rate ID description ?
    The SAP error message CA_TTE438, which states "Maintain tax rate ID description," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete description for a tax rate ID in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or modify tax-related configurations or transactions.
    
    Cause: Missing Description: The tax rate ID has been created, but the description field for that ID has not been filled in. Incomplete Configuration: The tax rate ID may not have been fully configured in the system, leading to missing mandatory fields. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some tax rate IDs may not have been properly set up, including their descriptions.
    Solution: To resolve the CA_TTE438 error, follow these steps: Access the Tax Rate Configuration: Go to the SAP Easy Access screen. Navigate to the relevant configuration path, typically found under: SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Maintain

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