How To Fix CA_TTE487 - Maintain exemption class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Maintain exemption class

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: 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_TTE487 - Maintain exemption class ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE487 "Maintain exemption class" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with tax exemption classes in the Tax Calculation Engine (TTE). This error indicates that the system requires you to maintain or define an exemption class for a specific tax-related transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The exemption class has not been defined in the system for the relevant tax code or transaction.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the customer or vendor may not have the necessary exemption class assigned.
  Tax Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the tax configuration settings that prevent the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE487 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Exemption Class:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section for tax configuration and look for the option to maintain exemption classes.
  Define the necessary exemption class that is required for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the exemption class is correctly assigned in the customer/vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes being used in the transaction to ensure they are correctly configured to allow for exemption classes.
  Make sure that the tax codes are linked to the appropriate exemption classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on maintaining exemption classes and tax configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FD32 for customer master data, or FK02 for vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and master data.
  
  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.