How To Fix CA_TTE685 - Maintain EDI tax type for country &1, tax type &2, level &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Maintain EDI tax type for country &1, tax type &2, level &3

What causes this issue?

The EDI5153 tax type is not defined for country &V1&, tax type &V2&,
jurisdiction level &V3&. The EDI5153 tax type which is defined for
country and tax type will be derived by TTE instead.

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?

IMG activity:
,,USA: <DS:SIMG.SIMGTAX_EXTYPE>Assign External Tax Types and Maintain
Tax Return Level</>
,,Canada: <DS:SIMG.SIMGTAX_EXTYPE_CA>Assign External Tax Types and
Maintain Tax Return Level</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE685 - Maintain EDI tax type for country &1, tax type &2, level &3 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE685 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) tax types for a specific country and tax type at a certain level. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary tax type configuration for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the EDI tax type for the specified country and tax type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Level Issues: The level specified (e.g., country, region, or other hierarchical levels) may not have the necessary tax type configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system being unable to find the correct configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EDI Tax Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction for your version of SAP).
  Navigate to the section for maintaining EDI tax types.
  Ensure that the tax type for the specified country and level is correctly maintained.
  If it does not exist, create a new entry with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Review the existing configurations for the specified country and tax type to ensure they are correct and complete.
  Make sure that the tax type is valid and corresponds to the expected values in your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining EDI tax types and understanding the specific requirements for your country and tax type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the EDI process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for maintaining tax types) and others related to EDI configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to EDI tax types and the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax type configurations in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE685 error and ensure that your EDI tax type configurations are correctly maintained.