How To Fix J1B_NFE201 - Another business place uses already this number range for NF-e

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Another business place uses already this number range for NF-e

What causes this issue?

You have selected a number range for NF-e which is already assigned to a
different business place.

System Response

You can save the settings nevertheless. However, once numbers are drawn
from this number range by the other business place, you will get gaps in
the numbers for the business place due to the sharing of the number
range.

How to fix this error?

You should assign a unique number range to each business place.
You can get an overview of the concurrently used number ranges for NF-e
by executing the report J_1B_NUMBER_RANGE_CONFLICTS.

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_NFE201 - Another business place uses already this number range for NF-e ?

  The SAP error message "J1B_NFE201 Another business place uses already this number range for NF-e" typically occurs in the context of Brazil's Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) system, which is used for electronic invoicing. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the number range configuration for NF-e between different business places (or branches) within the same company code.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Number Ranges: Two or more business places are configured to use the same number range for NF-e, which is not allowed. Each business place must have a unique number range for its NF-e documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the SAP system, leading to the same number range being assigned to multiple business places.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to NF-e (usually J_1BNFE).
  Check the number ranges assigned to each business place and ensure that they do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If you find that multiple business places are using the same number range, you will need to create a new number range for one of the business places.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code J1B_NFE and adjusting the number range settings for the relevant business places.
  
  
  
  Assign Unique Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that each business place has a unique number range assigned to it for NF-e. This can be done in the configuration settings for NF-e in SAP.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to generate an NF-e for the affected business place to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for NF-e configuration to understand the requirements and best practices for setting up number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on configuring NF-e in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that each business place has a unique number range for NF-e, you can avoid this error and ensure smooth processing of electronic invoices.