How To Fix J1B_NFE378 - Several goods receipts exist for purchase order &1 item &2 with MAA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Several goods receipts exist for purchase order &1 item &2 with MAA

What causes this issue?

The system does not support the scenario where you have several goods
receipts for the same purchase order item and this purchase order item
has multiple account assignment.

System Response

The system cannot process the NF-e using NF-e incoming automation.

How to fix this error?

Post the incoming NF-e manually.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE378 - Several goods receipts exist for purchase order &1 item &2 with MAA ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE378 indicates that there are multiple goods receipts associated with a specific purchase order (PO) item that has a Material Accounting Area (MAA). This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, particularly when dealing with Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) and the associated goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Goods Receipts: The primary cause of this error is that there are several goods receipts recorded for the same purchase order item. This can happen if the same item has been received multiple times against a single PO line.
  Accounting Area Issues: The error may also be related to how the accounting areas are set up in the system, particularly if they are not aligned with the goods receipts.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: There may be issues with the data entered in the system, such as incorrect purchase order details or discrepancies in the goods receipt entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Goods Receipts: Check the goods receipts associated with the purchase order item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MIGO) and reviewing the history of goods movements for that PO item.
  Consolidate Receipts: If multiple goods receipts are not necessary, consider consolidating them into a single receipt if possible. This may involve reversing some of the receipts and re-entering them as a single transaction.
  Check Accounting Area Configuration: Ensure that the accounting area settings are correctly configured for the purchase order and the goods receipts. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the J1B_NFE378 error for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after reviewing the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is impacting compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and MB51 (Material Document List) to help in your investigation.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the goods receipt process are trained on the correct procedures to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.