How To Fix CA_TTE461 - Tax type &1 for product &3, country &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Tax type &1 for product &3, country &2 is invalid

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?

The most common reason for this error message is that different tax type
codes are used in TTE and in the product tax classification. To resolve
this problem, define a mapping between those tax types in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMGMAP_PARTNER>Assign Objects from External Systems</>
(Cross-Applications -> Transaction Tax Engine -> Utilities -> Assign
Objects from External Systems)
Example: Business partner tax classifications often use tax type "MWST"
for value added tax, while TTE uses tax type "VAT".
If the problem cannot be solved with an appropriate mapping, either
correct the business partner tax classification or define an appropriate
tax type in the TTE configuration via activity
<DS:SIMG.TTEVCL_TXSET>Define Tax Settings</>
(Cross-Applications -> Transaction Tax Engine -> Tax Maintenance
Settings -> Tax Determination and Calculation -> Define Tax Settings)
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_TTE461 - Tax type &1 for product &3, country &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE461 indicates that there is an issue with the tax type configuration for a specific product in a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of tax determination processes, where the system is unable to find a valid tax type for the specified product and country combination.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Type Configuration: The tax type specified for the product in the country is not defined in the system.
  Missing Tax Type: The tax type may not be assigned to the product or may not exist in the tax configuration for the specified country.
  Incorrect Product or Country Code: There may be a typo or incorrect code used for the product or country, leading to the system not being able to find the corresponding tax type.
  Tax Type Deactivation: The tax type might have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for tax types (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases).
  Verify that the tax type in question is correctly defined and active for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Type to Product:
  
  Ensure that the tax type is assigned to the product in the material master or relevant configuration settings.
  You can check this in the material master record (transaction MM03) under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Verify Product and Country Codes:
  
  Double-check the product and country codes being used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure they are correct and correspond to the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Tax Configuration Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to tax configuration for the specific country and product to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any 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 updates related to tax configuration and the specific error message.
  Tax Jurisdiction: Ensure that the tax jurisdiction settings are also correctly configured, as they can impact tax determination.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.