How To Fix 8B655 - Reference not possible: Nota Fiscal &1, line &2 references chosen doc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Reference not possible: Nota Fiscal &1, line &2 references chosen doc

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a reference to a source document that is
already being referenced by another Nota Fiscal that was not cancelled.

System Response

It is not possible to have two different (lines of) Notas Fiscais that
reference the same source document, unless one of the Notas Fiscais was
cancelled before.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B655 - Reference not possible: Nota Fiscal &1, line &2 references chosen doc ?

  The SAP error message 8B655 indicates that there is an issue with the Nota Fiscal (a Brazilian tax document) related to a specific line item in a document. The message states that the reference is not possible for the specified Nota Fiscal and line number. This typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax compliance and can be related to various factors.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to reference in the Nota Fiscal may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Line Item Issues: The specific line item referenced may not be correctly linked to the document or may have been deleted or modified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for handling Nota Fiscal documents.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the Nota Fiscal or the related documents, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document referenced in the Nota Fiscal exists and is correctly entered in the system.
  Check Line Item Details: Ensure that the line item specified in the error message is valid and correctly linked to the Nota Fiscal.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the Nota Fiscal settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Data Correction: If there are inconsistencies in the data, correct them. This may involve updating the Nota Fiscal or the related documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to Nota Fiscal processing for additional guidance.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Nota Fiscal: A critical document in Brazil for tax purposes, used to document the sale of goods and services.
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing Nota Fiscal, such as VF01 (Create Billing Document) or MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify Nota Fiscal documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.