How To Fix FOT_TXA048 - External Tax Calculation is active for CoCd &1. RITA cannot be activated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: External Tax Calculation is active for CoCd &1. RITA cannot be activated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA048 - External Tax Calculation is active for CoCd &1. RITA cannot be activated. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA048 indicates that the external tax calculation is active for the specified company code (CoCd), and as a result, the RITA (Real-Time Integration with Tax Authorities) cannot be activated. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is configured to use an external tax calculation service, which conflicts with the RITA functionality.
  Cause:
  
  External Tax Calculation Active: The company code is configured to use an external tax calculation service (like SAP Concur, Vertex, or another third-party tax service).
  RITA Dependency: RITA requires that the internal tax calculation mechanism be used instead of an external one, as it is designed to work with SAP's internal tax calculation processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Deactivate External Tax Calculation:
  
  If you want to use RITA, you will need to deactivate the external tax calculation for the affected company code.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the SAP system:
  
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Activate/Deactivate External Tax Calculation.
  Deactivate the external tax calculation for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Internal Tax Calculation:
  
  Ensure that the internal tax calculation is set up correctly for the company code if you choose to deactivate the external service.
  Check the tax codes and settings to ensure they are configured for internal processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to RITA and external tax calculation to understand the implications of switching between the two methods.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making these changes or if the external tax calculation is critical for your operations, consider consulting with SAP support or your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RITA (Real-Time Integration with Tax Authorities): This is a feature that allows for real-time communication with tax authorities for tax reporting and compliance.
  External Tax Calculation Services: These services are often used for complex tax scenarios and may provide more advanced features than the standard SAP tax calculation.
  Configuration Settings: Always ensure that any changes made in the configuration are tested in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and activate RITA for the specified company code.