How To Fix CA_TTE440 - Maintain legal text ID description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Maintain legal text ID description

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 -> Define Legal Text ID</>
Maintain the legal text ID for:
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&V2&
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&V4&
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_TTE440 - Maintain legal text ID description ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE440, which states "Maintain legal text ID description," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete description for a legal text ID in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with legal texts in contracts, compliance documents, or other regulatory requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The legal text ID has been created but does not have an associated description.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of legal text IDs, the description field may have been left blank or not filled out correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some legal text IDs may not have been properly populated with descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE440 error, you need to maintain the description for the legal text ID. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Use transaction code OBA5 or navigate to the relevant menu path in SAP to maintain legal text IDs.
  
  
  Find the Legal Text ID: Search for the specific legal text ID that is causing the error.
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  Select the legal text ID.
  Enter a valid description in the appropriate field.
  Ensure that the description is meaningful and complies with any relevant legal or regulatory standards.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the description, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Process: After maintaining the description, try to execute the process that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Texts in SAP: Legal texts are often used in various modules, including SAP Contract Management, SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), and SAP Materials Management (MM). They are essential for ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing legal texts and understanding the implications of legal text IDs in your specific SAP environment.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain legal text IDs in the system. If you do not have access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.