How To Fix J1B_NFE374 - At least one descr. exists for a reason (&1) with less than 15 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: At least one descr. exists for a reason (&1) with less than 15 characters

What causes this issue?

The table contains at least one description for a reason that is less
than 15 characters long (Reason &V1&). This is not compliant with the
requirements from the tax authority.

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?

To avoid getting an error from the tax authority during the validation
of the XML, it is recommended that you maintain descriptions for reasons
that are at least 15 characters long.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE374 - At least one descr. exists for a reason (&1) with less than 15 characters ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE374 typically occurs in the context of Brazil's Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) process. This error indicates that there is a description for a specific reason code that is shorter than the required minimum of 15 characters. This is a validation error that prevents the successful processing of the NF-e document.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A reason code (e.g., for tax exemption, cancellation, etc.) is defined in the system with a description that is less than 15 characters long.
  The system requires that all reason codes used in the NF-e have descriptions that meet the minimum character length for compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all reason codes used in your NF-e have descriptions that are at least 15 characters long. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Reason Code: Check the error message for the specific reason code (&1) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code J1B1N (or the relevant transaction for managing NF-e configurations).
  Navigate to the section where reason codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Update the Description:
  
  Find the reason code that is causing the error.
  Edit the description to ensure it is at least 15 characters long. You may need to provide a more detailed explanation of the reason for the NF-e.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After updating the description, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the NF-e: Attempt to process the NF-e again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to NF-e and Brazilian tax compliance for more details on the requirements for reason codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for help.
  
  By ensuring that all reason codes comply with the character length requirement, you should be able to resolve the J1B_NFE374 error and successfully process your NF-e documents.