How To Fix J1B_NFE178 - Only reset contingency status for an NFS-e that hasn't been authorized.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Only reset contingency status for an NFS-e that hasn't been authorized.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to reset the contingency status of an NFS-e that has been
authorized by the government.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the information in the Service NF Data tab of the NFS-e. If this
tab was wrongly filled in, you can delete the information in the tab and
proceed with the contingency status reset.

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_NFE178 - Only reset contingency status for an NFS-e that hasn't been authorized. ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE178 indicates that there is an issue with the contingency status of a Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NFS-e) in the Brazilian tax system. This error typically arises when you attempt to reset the contingency status of an NFS-e that has already been authorized. 
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to allow the reset of the contingency status only for NFS-e documents that have not yet been authorized. If the NFS-e has already been processed and authorized by the tax authority, the system will not permit any changes to its contingency status.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the NFS-e: Verify the current status of the NFS-e in question. If it has already been authorized, you will not be able to reset the contingency status.
  
  
  Review the Contingency Process: If the NFS-e was sent in contingency mode, ensure that the correct procedures were followed for sending and authorizing the document.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the specific guidelines for handling NFS-e in your version of SAP. This may provide additional insights into the correct procedures for managing NFS-e statuses.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you believe that the NFS-e should not have been authorized or if there is a discrepancy, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Brazilian tax compliance.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you need to make changes to an authorized NFS-e, you may need to issue a credit or debit note instead of trying to reset the contingency status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  NFS-e: Nota Fiscal Eletrônica is an electronic invoice used in Brazil for service taxation.
  Contingency Mode: This is a mode used when the electronic invoicing system is unavailable, allowing businesses to continue issuing invoices.
  Authorization: Once an NFS-e is authorized, it is considered valid and cannot be altered in certain ways, including changing its contingency status.
  
  Make sure to keep your SAP system updated and consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any system-specific configurations that may affect the handling of NFS-e documents.