How To Fix ICC_NF_WRITER021 - Cannot use this NF type; upload only possible for incoming NF

ICC_NF_WRITER021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NF_WRITER - Messages for Nota Fiscal Writer, Numbering and Printing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot use this NF type; upload only possible for incoming NF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER021 - Cannot use this NF type; upload only possible for incoming NF ?

  The SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER021 indicates that there is an issue with the type of Nota Fiscal (NF) you are trying to upload. Specifically, the error states that the NF type you are attempting to use is not valid for the upload process, as it is only applicable for incoming Nota Fiscals.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to upload an outgoing Nota Fiscal (NF) instead of an incoming one.
  The configuration in the SAP system does not allow for the type of NF you are trying to upload.
  There may be a mismatch between the NF type defined in the system and the type you are attempting to upload.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check NF Type: Verify the type of Nota Fiscal you are trying to upload. Ensure that it is indeed an incoming NF. If you are trying to upload an outgoing NF, you will need