How To Fix J1B_ERP008 - NF &1 item &2: UoM for COFINS pauta cannot be changed from &4 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_ERP - Message class for ERP Brazil

• Message number: 008

• Message text: NF &1 item &2: UoM for COFINS pauta cannot be changed from &4 to &3

What causes this issue?

The unit for COFINS pauta with 4 decimal places (for example, kilogram,
pallet) is different from the unit you have for COFINS pauta with 2
decimal places.

System Response

System does not allow different units for pauta.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the tax rate with 4 decimals for this NF, you need
to maintain the COFINS tax rate with 4 decimal places with the same unit
you have for COFINS pauta with 2 decimals.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_ERP008 - NF &1 item &2: UoM for COFINS pauta cannot be changed from &4 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message J1B_ERP008 typically relates to issues with the Unit of Measure (UoM) for COFINS (Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social) in Brazil, particularly when dealing with tax calculations and compliance. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the UoM for COFINS from one value to another, which is not allowed under the current configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system is configured to not allow changes to the UoM for COFINS once it has been set for a particular item. This is often due to legal requirements or business rules that dictate how taxes should be applied.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are causing the system to reject the change.
  Incorrect Item Setup: The item in question may not be set up correctly in terms of its tax classification or UoM settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration