How To Fix J1B_NFE404 - User decision required to determine NF type for plant &1/movement type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: User decision required to determine NF type for plant &1/movement type &2

What causes this issue?

The system tries to automatically create the incoming NF for a stock
transfer based on information received from SAP BusinessObjects Nota
Fiscal Eletr(nica. However, for this combination of plant and movement
type, you have made a setting in Customizing that requires a user
decision for the NF type. This is not possible.

System Response

The system cannot create the incoming NF-e for this stock transfer until
a change in Customizing is made.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the <LS>User Decision</> checkbox is <ZH>not</> selected for
this combination of plant and movement type in the following Customizing
activities:
<DS:SIMG.J_1BNFTYPEREDMMV>Define NF Type Redetermination for Goods
Movements</>
<DS:SIMG.J_1BNFTYPEREDLFV>Define NF Type Determination for Vendors</>

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_NFE404 - User decision required to determine NF type for plant &1/movement type &2 ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE404 indicates that the system requires a user decision to determine the NF (Nota Fiscal) type for a specific plant and movement type. This typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, where the Nota Fiscal is a critical document for the legal and tax reporting of goods and services.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system encounters a situation where it cannot automatically determine the appropriate NF type based on the configuration or the data provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The mapping between movement types and NF types may not be properly configured in the system.
  New Movement Type: A new movement type has been introduced that does not have an associated NF type defined.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant in question may not have the necessary settings or mappings for the NF type.
  User Input Required: The system may require manual intervention to decide which NF type should be used for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Nota Fiscal in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for Brazil localization and check the settings for NF types.
  Ensure that the movement type in question is correctly mapped to an NF type for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Define NF Types:
  
  If the NF type is not defined for the movement type and plant, you will need to create or modify the configuration to include the necessary mappings.
  Use transaction code J1B_NFE to access the Nota Fiscal configuration and define the NF types as needed.
  
  
  
  User Decision:
  
  If the system prompts for a user decision, you may need to manually select the appropriate NF type based on the context of the transaction.
  Ensure that the user making the decision has the necessary knowledge of the business rules and tax implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the NF type is correctly determined.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the configuration for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring NF types.
  User Roles: Ensure that users involved in the process have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the NF configuration.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to handle NF types and the importance of compliance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J1B_NFE404 error and ensure that the system can correctly determine the NF type for the specified plant and movement type.