How To Fix CA_TTE_ADMIN071 - Tax-to role is &1 "&2", which has direction indicator "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE_ADMIN - The message class for administration tool

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Tax-to role is &1 "&2", which has direction indicator "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE_ADMIN071 - Tax-to role is &1 "&2", which has direction indicator "&3" ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE_ADMIN071 typically relates to issues with tax roles in the Tax Management module of SAP. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a tax role, specifically regarding its direction indicator.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax role may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the tax role definition.
  Direction Indicator Issues: The direction indicator (which can be "Incoming", "Outgoing", or "Both") may not be set correctly for the tax role in question. This can lead to inconsistencies in how taxes are applied or calculated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the tax role, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Role Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tax roles in your SAP system.
  Verify that the tax role identified by "&1" and "&2" is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the role is active.
  
  
  
  Review Direction Indicator:
  
  Check the direction indicator "&3" for the tax role. Make sure it aligns with the intended use of the tax role (e.g., if it should be for incoming or outgoing transactions).
  If necessary, adjust the direction indicator to match the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review any related master data (e.g., customer/vendor records) and transactional data to ensure that they are consistent with the tax role settings.
  Correct any discrepancies found in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring tax roles and understanding the implications of direction indicators.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the tax role functions as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as OB40 (for tax codes) or OBCO (for tax determination).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in tax management within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CA_TTE_ADMIN071 error message.