How To Fix 8B697 - Corresponding mandatory CT-e partner &1 missing

8B697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Corresponding mandatory CT-e partner &1 missing

What causes this issue?

When creating or editing a CT-e, you entered an NF partner not assigned
to a CT-e partner in Customizing. This CT-e partner can only be used
together with another mandatory CT-e partner. This other CT-e partner is
currently missing in your CT-e.

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?

Enter the NF partner for the missing mandatory CT-e partner. Please note
the following conditions:
If you entered the NF type with assignment to the merchandise sender,
you need to also enter the NF partner with assignment to the CT-e
destination.
If this is a CT-e for intermediate forwarding, you need to enter the NF
partner with assignment to the freight planning officer <ZH>and</> to
the freight recipient.

Procedure for System Administrators

The assignment between the CT-e partner and the NF partner function is
carried out in the Customizing activity <LS>Assign CT-e Partner to NF
Partner Functions</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B697 - Corresponding mandatory CT-e partner &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message 8B697 with the description "Corresponding mandatory CT-e partner &1 missing" typically relates to issues in the context of the Brazilian electronic invoicing system, specifically the CT-e (Conhecimento de Transporte Eletrônico), which is used for electronic transport documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when there is a missing mandatory partner information in the configuration or data entry for the CT-e. The "&1" in the error message indicates the specific partner type that is missing. Common partner types that might be referenced include:
  
  Transporter (Transportador)
  Consignee (Destinatário)
  Shipper (Remetente)
  
  If the required partner information is not provided or is incorrectly configured, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you manage partner profiles (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner).
  Ensure that the mandatory partner type indicated in the error message is correctly configured and exists in the system.
  
  
  
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