How To Fix CA_TTE658 - Maintain external tax system RFC dest. details for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Maintain external tax system RFC dest. details for country &1

What causes this issue?

The RFC destination required to connect to External Tax System for
country &V1& has not been maintained.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for the TTE,
Choose Transaction Tax Engine -> Tax Maintenance Settings ->
Country-specific settings
Choose &V1&
Choose <DS:SIMG.SIMGTAX_EXTYPE>Assign External Tax Types and Maintain
Jurisdiction Levels</>
Check and if necessary maintain the external tax system in <ZK>Country
Attributes</>.
Save your entries.
Choose <DS:SIMG.TTEV_XTAXSYS>Define External Tax System</>
Choose the relevant External Tax System and display the RFC destination
Choose SM59 to view the RFC Destination of the relevant tax system
Choose Technical Settings.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the activation type to Registered Server
Program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE658 - Maintain external tax system RFC dest. details for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE658 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the external tax system RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for a specific country in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration details for the external tax calculation service that is supposed to be used for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The RFC destination for the external tax system has not been maintained or is incomplete for the specified country.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the RFC destination may be incorrect, leading to communication issues with the external tax system.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may occur if the country code specified in the transaction does not have a corresponding RFC destination configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CA_TTE658, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Maintain External Tax System.
  
  
  
  Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Check if the RFC destination for the specified country is maintained.
  If it is missing, create a new RFC destination by providing the necessary details such as:
  
  RFC Destination Name
  Target Host
  System Number
  Client
  User Credentials (if required)
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination exists, verify that all the details are correct and that the destination is reachable.
  Test the connection to the external tax system using transaction SM59 to ensure that the RFC destination is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country code you are working with is correctly configured in the external tax system settings.
  If necessary, consult the documentation for the external tax system to ensure that all required parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external tax system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation related to the external tax system integration for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the external tax system integration that may provide additional insights or updates.
  RFC Connection Testing: Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection and ensure that it is working as expected.
  External Tax System Documentation: Refer to the documentation of the external tax system you are integrating with for specific configuration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE658 error and ensure that the external tax system is properly configured for the specified country.