How To Fix 8B357 - Enter the reference nota fiscal in header text (GOTO HEADER)

8B357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Enter the reference nota fiscal in header text (GOTO HEADER)

What causes this issue?

For Nota Fiscal based on purchase order items without goods receipt
based invoice verification flag a reference is mandatory.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please insert the reference Nota Fiscal in the header text of the
invoice

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B357 - Enter the reference nota fiscal in header text (GOTO HEADER) ?

  The SAP error message 8B357 indicates that the system requires the entry of a reference "nota fiscal" (invoice) in the header text of a document, typically in the context of Brazilian localization for SAP. This is often related to the legal requirements for invoicing in Brazil, where the nota fiscal is a critical document for tax purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to save or process a document (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) without entering the required reference nota fiscal in the header text. This is a mandatory field in certain transactions to ensure compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter the reference nota fiscal in the header text of the document. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the Document: Navigate to the document that is causing the error (e.g., sales order, delivery, or invoice).
  
  
  Go to Header Text: Look for the option to