How To Fix 8B001 - Do not enter a CNPJ number in conjunction with a natural person

8B001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Do not enter a CNPJ number in conjunction with a natural person

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.111FC4CA3712D51188020090273D34CB>CNPJ number</> is defined
for legal persons, <zh>not</> for natural persons (sole proprietors).

System Response

The system does not allow you to enter a CNPJ number.

How to fix this error?

Either:
Specify a <DS:GLOS.15B4F9132C12D511BCBE0800060D9C68>CPF number</> if
the customer/vendor is a natural person, or
Do not indicate the customer/vendor as a natural person.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B001 - Do not enter a CNPJ number in conjunction with a natural person ?

  The SAP error message 8B001 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry where a CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) number, which is used for legal entities in Brazil, has been entered alongside information for a natural person (individual). This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian tax reporting and compliance, where the system expects either a CNPJ for a legal entity or a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) for an individual, but not both.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Conflict: Both a CNPJ and a CPF have been entered in the same record, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Master Data Setup: The master data for the business partner or vendor may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inclusion of both identifiers.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the distinctions between legal entities and natural persons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,