How To Fix 8B249 - Insert external nota fiscal number as reference in the header

8B249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Insert external nota fiscal number as reference in the header

What causes this issue?

Externel Nota Fiscal number is missing

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Insert the number in the reference document number from the header.
GOTO --> Document header

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B249 - Insert external nota fiscal number as reference in the header ?

  The SAP error message 8B249 indicates that an external nota fiscal number must be inserted as a reference in the header of a document, typically in the context of Brazilian fiscal regulations. The nota fiscal is a legal document that serves as an invoice and is required for tax purposes in Brazil.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you are trying to process a document (like a sales order, invoice, or delivery) that requires a reference to an external nota fiscal number, but this number has not been provided in the document header. This is often a requirement for compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the external nota fiscal number is correctly entered in the document header. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Document: Open the document (e.g., sales order, invoice) that is generating the error.
  
  
  Navigate to the Header Section: Go to the header