How To Fix CRM_TAX_TTE173 - Check: Business Partner Tax Groups TTE-CRM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TAX_TTE - Messages for CRM_TAX_TTE

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Check: Business Partner Tax Groups TTE-CRM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TAX_TTE173 - Check: Business Partner Tax Groups TTE-CRM ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TAX_TTE173, which states "Check: Business Partner Tax Groups TTE-CRM," typically occurs in the context of tax determination in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the tax group assignment for a business partner in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group Assignment: The business partner may not have a tax group assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Group: The tax group assigned to the business partner may not be valid or may not correspond to the tax determination rules set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax categories or tax determination procedures in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the business partner master data and the tax configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and check the tax information for the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that a valid tax group is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for tax determination and ensure that the tax groups and categories are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Group:
  
  If the tax group is missing or incorrect, update the business partner with the correct tax group.
  Ensure that the tax group aligns with the tax determination rules.
  
  
  
  Test Tax Determination:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  Use transaction codes like CRM_ORDER or CRM_INVOIC to simulate the transaction and check if the tax is determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on tax configuration and business partner settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), CRM_ORDER (Sales Order), CRM_INVOIC (Invoice).
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, including tax categories, tax codes, and tax determination procedures.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that may affect tax determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_TAX_TTE173 error and ensure that the business partner tax groups are correctly configured in your SAP system.