How To Fix J1B_NFE518 - Recipient of reference nota fiscal differs from sender of incoming NF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Recipient of reference nota fiscal differs from sender of incoming NF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE518 - Recipient of reference nota fiscal differs from sender of incoming NF ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE518 indicates that there is a mismatch between the recipient of the reference Nota Fiscal (NF) and the sender of the incoming Nota Fiscal. This error typically occurs in the context of Brazilian electronic invoicing (NF-e) and can arise during the processing of incoming invoices.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by discrepancies in the data between the incoming Nota Fiscal and the reference Nota Fiscal. Specifically, it may occur due to:
  
  Incorrect CNPJ/CPF: The CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) or CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) of the recipient in the incoming NF does not match the CNPJ/CPF of the sender in the reference NF.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or processing the Nota Fiscal.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system regarding the handling of NF-e documents.
  Document Type Mismatch: The type of document being processed may not align with the expected document type for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J1B_NFE518 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify CNPJ/CPF: Check the CNPJ/CPF of both the incoming NF and the reference NF. Ensure that they match correctly.
  Review Document Details: Ensure that all details in the incoming NF are correct and correspond to the expected values in the reference NF.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to NF-e processing. Ensure that the settings for the document types and partners are correctly defined.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to NF-e processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to NF-e processing.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your processes comply with Brazilian tax regulations regarding electronic invoicing.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in the creation and processing of NF-e to minimize errors in data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J1B_NFE518 error in your SAP system.