How To Fix 8B179 - Screen control not found for NF type &1, manual: &2, mode: &3

8B179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Screen control not found for NF type &1, manual: &2, mode: &3

What causes this issue?

The screen control for that type of Nota Fiscal was not found.
The screen control does not exist, or
The combination is not allowed.

System Response

It is not possible to edit this Nota Fiscal.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid combination of the three fields or adjust the
customizing tables according to your needs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B179 - Screen control not found for NF type &1, manual: &2, mode: &3 ?

  The SAP error message 8B179 indicates that the system is unable to find the screen control for a specific screen type (NF type), manual, and mode. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's screen management, particularly when dealing with custom screens or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen Control: The specified screen control for the given parameters (NF type, manual, mode) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the screen control settings or the parameters being passed to the screen.
  Transport Issues: If the screen was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Development Errors: If the screen was developed or modified, there may be errors in the code that prevent the screen from being displayed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Control Configuration:
  
  Verify that the screen control for the specified NF type, manual, and mode exists in the system.
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