How To Fix J1B_NFE143 - Print program used by & is intended for electronic fiscal documents only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Print program used by & is intended for electronic fiscal documents only

What causes this issue?

The fiscal document that is selected for printing is not an electronic
fiscal document. The program used for printing the document is only
intended for electronic fiscal documents.

System Response

Printing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Change the configuration for printing of fiscal documents. Use a program
suited for fiscal documents (J_1BNFPR)

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_NFE143 - Print program used by & is intended for electronic fiscal documents only ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE143 indicates that the print program being used is specifically designed for electronic fiscal documents, and it cannot be used for other types of documents. This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian fiscal compliance, where electronic fiscal documents (NF-e) are generated and printed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A print program that is intended for electronic fiscal documents is invoked for a document type that does not qualify as an electronic fiscal document.
  The configuration or settings in the SAP system are incorrect, leading to the wrong print program being called for a specific document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document you are trying to print is indeed an electronic fiscal document (NF-e). If it is not, you need to use a different print program that is appropriate for the document type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for electronic fiscal documents in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant fiscal document settings.
  Verify that the correct print program is assigned to the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Print Program: If you are trying to print a non-fiscal document, make sure to use the appropriate print program that is designed for that type of document.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to electronic fiscal documents and printing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print program for electronic fiscal documents.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Electronic Fiscal Document (NF-e): In Brazil, the NF-e is an electronic document that serves as a tax invoice. It is mandatory for certain transactions and must comply with specific regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide updates to the print programs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to fiscal document processing, such as J1B1N (for NF-e processing) and J1B2N (for printing NF-e).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the correct print program is used for your documents.