How To Fix FOT_TXA059 - RITA is active. Rate for tax values in country currency must be filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: RITA is active. Rate for tax values in country currency must be filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA059 - RITA is active. Rate for tax values in country currency must be filled. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA059 indicates that there is an issue with tax rate configuration in the system, specifically related to the RITA (Revenue Information Tax Administration) functionality. The message states that the rate for tax values in the country currency must be filled, which means that the system expects a tax rate to be defined for the relevant country currency, but it is currently missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Rate Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the tax rate for the specified country currency has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not have the necessary tax rate assigned to it.
  Inactive Tax Rate: The tax rate might be defined but is inactive or not valid for the current period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the tax rate was not entered correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax configuration).
  Verify that the tax rates for the relevant country and currency are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax code being used in the transaction has the appropriate tax rate assigned.
  
  
  
  Activate Tax Rate:
  
  If the tax rate is defined but inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Ensure that the tax rate is valid for the current fiscal year and period.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code:
  
  Check the tax code in the transaction to ensure it is correctly assigned to the relevant tax rate.
  You can use transaction code FTXP to review and maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on configuring tax rates and codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Rates
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP functional consultant or support team for further assistance.