How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CO018 - Supplier NIT is empty in file &1

EDOCUMENT_CO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CO - Messages for eDocuments Colombia

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Supplier NIT is empty in file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO018 - Supplier NIT is empty in file &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CO018 indicates that the Supplier NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria) is missing in the specified file. This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing where the NIT is a required field for tax identification purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The Supplier NIT is not populated in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to retrieve or validate the Supplier NIT.
  File Format Issues: The file being processed may not be formatted correctly, leading to the omission of the NIT.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Ensure that the NIT is correctly entered in the relevant fields for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Update Supplier Information:
  
  If the NIT is missing, update the supplier's information with the correct NIT.
  Ensure that the NIT format complies with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration