How To Fix 8B062 - Nota fiscal type defined is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Nota fiscal type defined is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B062 - Nota fiscal type defined is unknown ?

  The SAP error message 8B062 ("Nota fiscal type defined is unknown") typically occurs in the context of Brazilian fiscal processes, particularly when dealing with Nota Fiscal, which is a document used in Brazil for tax purposes. This error indicates that the system cannot recognize the Nota Fiscal type that has been specified in the configuration or during the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Nota Fiscal type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Missing Customization: If the Nota Fiscal type has not been defined in the system or if it has been deleted or deactivated, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect Nota Fiscal type in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing necessary components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Nota Fiscal in the SAP system (usually found under SPRO -> Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Nota Fiscal).
  Ensure that the Nota Fiscal type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Nota Fiscal Type:
  
  If the Nota Fiscal type is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the Nota Fiscal types.
  Make sure to fill in all required fields and settings for the Nota Fiscal type.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the Nota Fiscal type is correctly entered and matches the defined types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Nota Fiscal configuration for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Nota Fiscal: A legal document in Brazil that serves as an invoice and is used for tax purposes. It is crucial for compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  SAP Localization: SAP has specific localization features for Brazil to handle the unique requirements of Brazilian tax law, including Nota Fiscal processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document) or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) where this error might occur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B062 and ensure that your Nota Fiscal processing is functioning correctly.