How To Fix 8B290 - Reversing the material document does not reverse the attached nota fiscal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Reversing the material document does not reverse the attached nota fiscal

What causes this issue?

If you use this function to reverse the material document, any attached
nota fiscal will not be reversed.

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?

If a nota fiscal document is attached to the material document, use the
following function from the menu path for the reversal:
Logistics - Materials management - Inventory management
Material document - Cancel/reverse

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B290 - Reversing the material document does not reverse the attached nota fiscal ?

  The SAP error message 8B290 indicates that when attempting to reverse a material document, the system is unable to reverse the associated nota fiscal (a Brazilian tax document). This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian localization, where the nota fiscal is a critical document for tax compliance.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Document Status: The nota fiscal may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the nota fiscal has already been processed or is in a closed state, the system will not allow the reversal of the associated material document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the automatic reversal of the nota fiscal when the material document is reversed.
  Dependencies: The nota fiscal may have dependencies on other documents or processes that need to be addressed before a reversal can occur.
  Data Integrity: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data related to the nota fiscal or the material document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Nota Fiscal Status: Verify the status of the nota fiscal associated with the material document. If it is in a status that does not allow for reversal, you may need to manually adjust or reverse the nota fiscal first.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the nota fiscal and material document processing in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the reversal of the nota fiscal when the material document is reversed.
  Manual Reversal: If the automatic reversal is not possible, you may need to manually reverse the nota fiscal using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., using transaction J1B1N for nota fiscal reversal).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to nota fiscal processing and material document reversals for any specific instructions or known issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MBST: To reverse material documents.
  J1B1N: To manage nota fiscal documents.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for handling nota fiscal and material document reversals.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the process are trained on the proper handling of nota fiscal and material documents to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 8B290 effectively.