How To Fix CA_TTE636 - No tax code defined for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 636

• Message text: No tax code defined for country &1

What causes this issue?

No tax code entry has been found at all for this country &V1&.

System Response

If this is a warning message, tax calculation continues.
If this is an error message, a suitable tax code must be defined in the
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How to fix this error?

Maintain the required tax codes in
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE636 - No tax code defined for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE636 "No tax code defined for country &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a tax code for a specific country in the tax configuration settings. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating invoices, processing payments, or during the posting of financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that there is no tax code defined for the specified country in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code being used may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Incomplete Tax Settings: The tax settings may not have been fully configured for the specific country in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Verify if there is a tax code defined for the country in question. If not, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Tax Code:
  
  If a tax code does not exist, you can create one by using the transaction code OBYZ.
  Define the tax code, assign the appropriate tax rates, and ensure it is linked to the correct country.
  
  
  
  Check Country Code:
  
  Ensure that the country code being used in the transaction is correct. You can check this in the master data or transaction data where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary tax configuration settings are complete for the country in question. This includes checking the tax jurisdiction, tax types, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax codes or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant or tax expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax codes.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the tax configuration in SAP is crucial for compliance and accurate financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to tax code configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE636 error and ensure that the necessary tax codes are defined for the relevant countries in your SAP system.