How To Fix 8B111 - Enter the reference nota fiscal with one dash (-) only

8B111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Enter the reference nota fiscal with one dash (-) only

What causes this issue?

A reference NF with more than one dash has been entered.

System Response

It is not possible to identify the Nota Fiscal number and series.

How to fix this error?

Please use in the right format:
For a Nota Fiscal without series: NNNNNN
For a Nota Fiscal with series: NNNNNN-XXX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B111 - Enter the reference nota fiscal with one dash (-) only ?

  The SAP error message 8B111 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the "nota fiscal" reference number being entered in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the reference nota fiscal must contain exactly one dash (-). This is typically related to the Brazilian fiscal requirements for electronic invoicing (Nota Fiscal Eletrônica - NF-e).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The reference nota fiscal is not formatted correctly. It may contain more than one dash, no dashes, or be in an incorrect structure.
  Validation Rules: SAP has built-in validation rules that enforce the correct format for the nota fiscal reference number, which is essential for compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the nota fiscal reference number you are entering contains exactly one dash (-). The correct format usually looks like this: 12345678-12345678, where the dash separates two parts of the number.
  Correct Input: If you have entered the nota fiscal