How To Fix 8B157 - Too many items in the Nota Fiscal

8B157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Too many items in the Nota Fiscal

What causes this issue?

The number of the items in this Nota Fiscal is too large for the form
belonging to it.

System Response

It is not possible to continue.

How to fix this error?

Please reduce the number of items in the Nota Fiscal.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8B157 - Details

• The SAP error message 8B157 ("Too many items in the Nota Fiscal") typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, specifically when dealing with the Nota Fiscal, which is a document used for tax purposes in Brazil. This error indicates that the number of line items in the Nota Fiscal exceeds the allowed limit set by the Brazilian tax authorities or the configuration in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of items (line items) in the Nota Fiscal exceeds the maximum limit allowed. This limit can vary based on the type of Nota Fiscal being processed.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured with a limit that is lower than what is required for your business processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, data entry errors or incorrect batch processing can lead to an excessive number of items being included in a single Nota