How To Fix CA_TTE480 - Tax type &1 for tax classification of business partner &3 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Tax type &1 for tax classification of business partner &3 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The tax type &V1& given in the business partner tax classification with
country &V2& of business partner &V3& is invalid.

System Response

Tax determination is not possible.

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 business partner 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
</>
(<ZK>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".

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

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</>
(<ZK>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_TTE480 - Tax type &1 for tax classification of business partner &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE480 indicates that there is an issue with the tax classification of a business partner in relation to a specific tax type. This error typically arises when the tax type specified is not valid for the tax classification assigned to the business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Type: The tax type specified in the transaction does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Classification: The business partner may have an incorrect or missing tax classification that does not correspond to the specified tax type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax types and classifications in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the tax type or business partner details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the configuration of tax types.
  Ensure that the tax type specified in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Tax Classification:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner master data.
  Check the tax classification assigned to the business partner and ensure it is appropriate for the tax type being used.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Classification:
  
  If the tax classification is incorrect, update it to a valid classification that corresponds to the tax type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax types and classifications, consult with your SAP tax configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in tax settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the input data for any typographical errors in the tax type or business partner information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and business partner management for best practices and guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Types
  OB40: Define Tax Classification
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CA_TTE480 error message in SAP.