How To Fix CA_TTE486 - Maintain exemption type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Maintain exemption 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 Customizing for TTE
Choose the <DS:SIMG.TTEVCL_TXSET>Define Tax Settings</>
Choose country &V1&.
Choose tax type &V2&.
Choose the sub-activity: <ZK>Assign Exemption Condition Type</>.
Choose condition type &V3& and maintain data as required.
Choose <ZK>Save</>.
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_TTE486 - Maintain exemption type ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE486 "Maintain exemption type" typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax exemption processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires you to define or maintain an exemption type for a specific tax scenario, which is often related to tax codes or tax classifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exemption Type: The exemption type has not been defined in the system for the relevant tax code or tax classification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the tax settings where the exemption type is not properly linked to the relevant tax codes.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the exemption type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exemption Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section for tax configuration, specifically where exemption types are defined.
  Ensure that the exemption type you need is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes:
  
  Verify that the tax codes you are using are correctly linked to the exemption types.
  Ensure that the tax codes are set up to allow for exemptions where necessary.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, double-check the input fields to ensure that the correct exemption type is selected or entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining exemption types in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, OB40 for tax code maintenance, or OBYZ for tax determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain tax configurations and exemption types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE486 error and ensure that your tax exemption types are properly maintained in the SAP system.