How To Fix BF00420 - Specified CNPJis not valid

BF00420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Specified CNPJis not valid

What causes this issue?

The check digits determined for CNPJ and the digits entered are not
identical.

System Response

CNPJ with incorrect check digits are not accepted by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00420 - Specified CNPJis not valid ?

  The SAP error message BF00420, which states "Specified CNPJ is not valid," typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, particularly when dealing with the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ), which is the Brazilian National Registry of Legal Entities. This error indicates that the CNPJ number entered in the system is either incorrect or not recognized as valid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect CNPJ Format: The CNPJ must follow a specific format (14 digits, often presented as XX.XXX.XXX/0001-XX). If the format is incorrect, the system will not recognize it as valid.
  Non-existent CNPJ: The CNPJ number entered may not correspond to any registered entity in the Brazilian tax authority's database.
  Typographical Errors: Simple typing mistakes can lead to an invalid CNPJ being entered.
  CNPJ Status: The CNPJ may be inactive, canceled, or suspended, which would also lead to this error.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the SAP system is not properly synchronized with the latest data from the