How To Fix CA_TTE589 - External tax package &1 calculates tax

CA_TTE589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 589

• Message text: External tax package &1 calculates tax

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CA_TTE589 - Details

• The SAP error message CA_TTE589 typically indicates an issue with the external tax calculation package that is being used in conjunction with SAP. This error can arise when the external tax package is unable to calculate the tax for a specific transaction or document due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The external tax package may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could include incorrect settings for tax codes, tax jurisdictions, or other related parameters.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect. For example, missing tax information, incorrect addresses, or invalid tax codes can lead to this error.
  Integration Problems: There may be issues with the integration between SAP and the external tax package, such as communication errors or version incompatibilities.
  External Package Limitations: The external tax package itself may have limitations or bugs that prevent it from calculating tax for certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings