How To Fix CA_TTE596 - Tax code &1 of tax code value with country &2 is time invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Tax code &1 of tax code value with country &2 is time invalid

What causes this issue?

The tax code &V1& is invalid according to the date given for this item.

System Response

Check the time validity of this tax code in the customizing, or change
the date of the item in the input document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE596 - Tax code &1 of tax code value with country &2 is time invalid ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE596 indicates that there is an issue with a tax code in the system. Specifically, it states that the tax code is "time invalid" for a given country. This typically means that the tax code is not valid for the date range being used in the transaction or that it has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Issue: The tax code may have been set up with specific validity dates, and the transaction date falls outside of this range.
  Configuration Error: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system for the specified country.
  Tax Code Deactivation: The tax code may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Tax codes can be subject to changes based on local regulations, and the code may no longer be valid due to such changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the tax code in the configuration settings. Ensure that the transaction date falls within the valid range.
  
  Navigate to the tax code configuration in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration: Ensure that the tax code is correctly configured for the relevant country. Check if the tax code is active and properly set up.
  
  
  Update or Create Tax Code: If the tax code is indeed invalid, you may need to create a new tax code or update the existing one to ensure it is valid for the required date range.
  
  
  Consult with Tax Authorities: If the issue is related to changes in tax regulations, consult with local tax authorities or your finance department to ensure compliance with current tax laws.
  
  
  Testing: After making 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 OBYZ (for tax code configuration) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu) to check and modify tax code settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring tax codes and understanding their validity.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE596 error and ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured for your transactions.