How To Fix 8B121 - For document type Cancel(5) the NF cancel type must be blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 121

• Message text: For document type Cancel(5) the NF cancel type must be blank

What causes this issue?

The entered Nota Fiscal cancel type is not blank.

System Response

It is not possible to maintain this entry.

How to fix this error?

For a Nota Fiscal type with document type Cancel, enter the NF cancel
type as blanks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B121 - For document type Cancel(5) the NF cancel type must be blank ?

  The SAP error message 8B121 indicates that there is an issue with the cancellation of a document type in the context of the Nota Fiscal (NF) process in Brazil. Specifically, the error states: "For document type Cancel(5), the NF cancel type must be blank." This typically occurs when you are trying to cancel a Nota Fiscal and the system expects certain fields to be empty or correctly filled based on the document type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the cancellation document type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Field Values: The NF cancel type field may have been incorrectly populated when it should be left blank for cancellation documents.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incorrect value being assigned to the NF cancel type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Nota Fiscal document types in SAP.
  Ensure that the cancellation document type (typically represented as "5" for cancellation) is correctly configured to allow a blank NF cancel type.
  
  
  
  Review the NF Cancel Type Field:
  
  When attempting to cancel a Nota Fiscal, ensure that the NF cancel type field is left blank.
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, verify that it does not automatically populate this field with a value.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the data entry process to ensure that users are aware that the NF cancel type must be blank for cancellation documents.
  Implement validation checks in the user interface to prevent incorrect values from being entered.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test cancellation of a Nota Fiscal to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring Nota Fiscal document types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Nota Fiscal processing in Brazil, as it may provide insights into the expected configurations and common pitfalls.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B121 and successfully process the cancellation of the Nota Fiscal.