How To Fix J1B_NFE042 - Document must not be changed; switching to display mode

J1B_NFE042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_NFE - Message class for NF-e

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Document must not be changed; switching to display mode

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change an electronic fiscal document that is subject to
authorization.
You must not change a document that you have sent for authorization or
that has the <ZK>Authorized</> status.

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

System Response

Opening a document that is subject to authorization in change mode is
not supported. The system switches automatically to the display mode.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE042 - Document must not be changed; switching to display mode ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE042 indicates that a document is in a state where it cannot be modified, and the system is switching to display mode. This typically occurs in the context of Brazil's Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) processing, where certain documents are locked for editing after they have been processed or sent to the tax authorities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document may have already been processed, approved, or sent to the tax authority, which locks it for further changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the document.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain types of documents after specific actions have been taken.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If it has been processed or sent, you will need to create a new document or make adjustments through the appropriate channels (e.g., credit notes).
  User Permissions: Ensure that the