How To Fix J1B_NFE118 - Status of authorized electronic document cannot be "Waiting for Response"

J1B_NFE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Status of authorized electronic document cannot be "Waiting for Response"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE118 - Status of authorized electronic document cannot be "Waiting for Response" ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE118, which states that the "Status of authorized electronic document cannot be 'Waiting for Response'," typically occurs in the context of Brazil's electronic invoicing (NF-e) system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of an electronic document that has already been authorized but is still marked as "Waiting for Response." 
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may have been incorrectly set to a status that does not align with its current processing state. For example, if the document has already been authorized, it should not be in a "Waiting for Response" state.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the NF-e processing or the integration with the SEF (Secretaria da Fazenda) system.
  Network or Communication Issues: If there was a communication failure with the SEF system during the authorization process, it might lead to the document being stuck