How To Fix CA_TTE463 - Maintain valid tax group for product &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Maintain valid tax group for product &4

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

<ZH>From CRM Invoice/Order</>
In the SAP menu, choose <ZK>Master Data -> Product -> Maintain Product
</>.
Choose product &V4&
In the sub-screen <ZK>Taxes</>, choose tax type &V3&.
Maintain product tax group.
Choose <ZK>Save</>.
<ZH>From the TTE Simulation Tool</>
Choose the relevant input document.
Choose <ZK>Product.</>
Choose the tabstrip <ZK>Product Tax Classification</>.
Maintain product tax groups.
Choose <ZK>Save</>.
To update Customizing settings, choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_REFRESH>Immediate
Customizing Refresh</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE463 - Maintain valid tax group for product &4 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE463, which states "Maintain valid tax group for product &4," typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax classification of a product in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid tax group assigned to the specified product, which is necessary for tax calculations during transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group: The product does not have a tax group assigned in the material master or product master data.
  Incorrect Tax Group: The tax group assigned may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the tax configuration in the system, such as missing tax codes or tax categories.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the tax group information may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the Accounting or Sales Organization view and check if a valid tax classification is assigned.
  If not, assign a valid tax group that corresponds to the product's tax treatment.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Groups:
  
  Ensure that the tax groups are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Maintain Tax Groups.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes associated with the tax groups are correctly configured and active.
  Check if the tax codes are assigned to the relevant tax categories.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the product was recently created or modified, ensure that all necessary data has been maintained consistently across all relevant views in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to tax group maintenance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing), and possibly SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table structures.
  Tables: You may want to look at tables like MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), and T007 (Tax Classification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax groups and classifications.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.