How To Fix CRM_TAX001 - Customising for external tax calculation is incomplete. Maintain table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TAX - CRM Tax Calculation Output

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Customising for external tax calculation is incomplete. Maintain table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TAX001 - Customising for external tax calculation is incomplete. Maintain table & ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TAX001 indicates that the configuration for external tax calculation is incomplete. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary settings or data to perform tax calculations for transactions in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The necessary customizing settings for external tax calculation have not been fully maintained in the system.
  Missing Entries in Tables: Required entries in specific tables related to tax calculation may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP CRM and the external tax calculation service (e.g., SAP Concur, Vertex, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tax calculation settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for tax calculation.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for external tax calculation are maintained. This includes defining tax codes, tax calculation procedures, and any other relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Tables:
  
  Identify the specific table mentioned in the error message (the placeholder & will be replaced with the actual table name in the error message).
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure and entries of the table.
  Ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using an external tax calculation service, verify that the integration settings are correctly configured.
  Check the connection settings, API configurations, and any necessary credentials.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain tax calculation settings.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to external tax calculation for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the tax calculation works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CRM_TAX001 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking table structures.
  SU01: User maintenance for checking authorizations.
  
  
  External Tax Calculation Providers: If using third-party tax calculation services, consult their documentation for integration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_TAX001 error in your SAP system.