How To Fix J1B_NFE388 - Table parameter &1 contains a row with an empty XML position number

J1B_NFE388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Table parameter &1 contains a row with an empty XML position number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE388 - Table parameter &1 contains a row with an empty XML position number ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE388 indicates that there is an issue with the XML data being processed, specifically that a table parameter contains a row with an empty XML position number. This error typically arises in the context of Brazil's Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) processing, where XML files are used for electronic invoicing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more entries in the relevant table (often related to the NF-e data) that have an empty or null value for the XML position number. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Data: The data being processed may not have been fully populated, leading to missing XML position numbers.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the data being sent to the XML generation process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the NF-e setup can lead to improper data generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the entries in the