How To Fix CA_TTE687 - No TaxElement in Input Document for country &1 and TaxEvent &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 687

• Message text: No TaxElement in Input Document for country &1 and TaxEvent &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE687 - No TaxElement in Input Document for country &1 and TaxEvent &2 ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE687 "No TaxElement in Input Document for country &1 and TaxEvent &2" typically occurs in the context of tax determination processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with tax calculation for transactions. This error indicates that the system could not find a relevant tax element for the specified country and tax event in the input document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax configuration for the specified country and tax event may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing tax codes, tax rates, or tax elements.
  Incorrect Tax Event: The tax event specified in the document may not be valid or may not have a corresponding tax element defined in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle the specified tax event.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry of the document that prevent the system from correctly identifying the tax elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax determination) and verify that the tax codes and tax elements for the specified country and tax event are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the tax rates and tax categories are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Events:
  
  Check the tax event being used in the document. Ensure that it is valid and corresponds to a tax element in the configuration.
  You can use transaction FTXP to review the tax codes and their associated tax events.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document type being used is configured to handle the relevant tax events. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the input document for any data entry errors. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the country and tax event are specified accurately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting tax-related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OB40, FTXP, and others related to tax configuration and determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.