How To Fix FOT_TXA006 - CoCd &1: RITA and Plants Abroad cannot be active at the same time.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: CoCd &1: RITA and Plants Abroad cannot be active at the same time.

What causes this issue?

Both the classical plants abroad solution and RITA are active at the
same time. This is not permitted by the system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA006 - CoCd &1: RITA and Plants Abroad cannot be active at the same time. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA006 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the company code (CoCd) in relation to the RITA (Reimbursement of International Travel Allowances) functionality and the use of plants abroad. Specifically, the error states that RITA and plants abroad cannot be active simultaneously for the same company code.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The company code is configured to use RITA for international travel allowances.
  The same company code is also configured to manage plants abroad, which is not allowed in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to decide whether to use RITA or to manage plants abroad for the specific company code. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the company code in question. You can do this in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration areas (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Look for settings related to RITA and plants abroad.
  
  
  
  Decide on Functionality:
  
  If you need to use RITA, you will need to deactivate the plants abroad functionality for that company code.
  Conversely, if you need to manage plants abroad, you will need to deactivate RITA for that company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  Depending on your decision, adjust the settings accordingly in the configuration. This may involve:
  
  Deactivating RITA: Navigate to the relevant configuration path and disable the RITA settings for the company code.
  Deactivating plants abroad: Similarly, navigate to the configuration for plants abroad and disable it for the company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the desired functionality is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to RITA and plants abroad for more detailed information on their configurations and limitations.
  Engage with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOT_TXA006 error and configure your company code appropriately based on your business requirements.