How To Fix CA_TTE476 - BP taxability &1 is invalid for business partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 476

• Message text: BP taxability &1 is invalid for business partner &2

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

In the input document, choose the relevant <ZK>Business Partner</>. In
the sub-screen <ZK>Business Partner</>, enter the taxability.
To view the available taxability, check the Customizing settings in the
activity <DS:SIMG.TTEV_PATXTYP>Define Business Partner Taxability</>
<ZK>(Cross-Application Components -> Transaction Tax Engine -> Tax
Maintenance Settings -> Tax Determination and Calculation -> Define
Business Partner Taxability).</>

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE476 - BP taxability &1 is invalid for business partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE476 indicates that there is an issue with the taxability status of a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the taxability status for a particular business partner is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to process transactions involving the business partner or when performing tax-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Taxability Status: The business partner may have an incorrect or missing taxability status in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the invalid status.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during the creation or modification of the business partner's data.
  Missing Tax Classification: The business partner may not have the necessary tax classification assigned to them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the business partner master data and verify the taxability status assigned to the business partner.
  Ensure that the tax classification is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the tax codes and tax categories are properly defined and linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Update Taxability Status:
  
  If the taxability status is incorrect, update it to a valid status that corresponds to the business partner's tax obligations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on taxability statuses and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transactions again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify business partner data.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system under the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on taxability issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax configuration within SAP.