How To Fix EDOCUMENT_BR118 - No CNPJ was found for company code and business place. Review your entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_BR - eDocument Brazil Message Class

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No CNPJ was found for company code and business place. Review your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_BR118 - No CNPJ was found for company code and business place. Review your entry. ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_BR118 indicates that the system could not find a valid CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) for the specified company code and business place. This is a common issue in Brazil, where the CNPJ is a crucial identifier for businesses in tax and legal matters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing CNPJ Registration: The company code or business place may not have a CNPJ registered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the company code or business place may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the CNPJ number or in the company code/business place entries.
  Inactive CNPJ: The CNPJ may be inactive or not recognized by the tax authorities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CNPJ Registration:
  
  Verify that the CNPJ is correctly registered in the SAP system for the relevant company code and business place.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting module).
  
  
  
  Update CNPJ Information:
  
  If the CNPJ is missing or incorrect, update the information in the system. This can typically be done in the transaction code OBY6 (for Brazil) or through the relevant configuration path in the SAP menu.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Business Place:
  
  Ensure that the company code and business place are correctly set up and that they correspond to the CNPJ you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the entries for any typographical errors. Ensure that the CNPJ is entered in the correct format (14 digits).
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Authorities:
  
  If the CNPJ is inactive or not recognized, consult with the Brazilian tax authorities to resolve any issues related to the CNPJ status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CNPJ: The CNPJ is a unique identifier for Brazilian companies, similar to a tax identification number in other countries. It is essential for various legal and tax-related processes.
  SAP Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for Brazilian localization, as this can affect how CNPJ and other tax-related information is handled.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage CNPJ entries and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP for Brazil.