How To Fix CA_TTE471 - Enter valid tax date type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Enter valid tax date type

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 the TTE Simulation
Choose the relevant Input Document.
Choose the relevant item.
Choose the tabstrip <ZK>Tax Dates.</>
Use F4 to select a valid <ZK>Tax Date Type.</>
Choose <ZK>Save</>.

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_TTE471 - Enter valid tax date type ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE471 "Enter valid tax date type" typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax date type being entered in a transaction or during data entry in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the tax date type provided, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Date Type: The tax date type entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The tax date types may not be properly set up in the system configuration.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistyped the tax date type or selected an incorrect option from a dropdown.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use certain tax date types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input: Verify that the tax date type entered is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for tax date types.
  Ensure that the tax date types are defined and active in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files to understand the valid tax date types for your specific configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the tax date types. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the definitions of tax date types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide updates related to tax date types.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering tax date types to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE471 error and ensure that valid tax date types are being used in your SAP transactions.