How To Fix CA_TTE505 - External Tax Package is not supplied; check IPC Administrator settings

CA_TTE505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: External Tax Package is not supplied; check IPC Administrator settings

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 IPC Administrator, choose <ZK>Engine Parameters -> Transaction
Tax Engine</> and maintain the External Tax Package.

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_TTE505 - External Tax Package is not supplied; check IPC Administrator settings ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE505 indicates that the External Tax Package is not supplied, and it suggests checking the IPC (Internet Pricing and Configuration) Administrator settings. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Tax Service.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the system is not configured to use an external tax package, or the necessary settings for the external tax calculation are not properly defined.
  Incorrect IPC Settings: The IPC Administrator settings may not be correctly set up to point to the external tax package or may not have the necessary parameters configured.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP and the external tax service, such as network problems or incorrect service URLs.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the external tax package may not be compatible with the current SAP system version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IPC Administrator