How To Fix J1B_NFE520 - Item &1: Material no. for component may not be empty or contain wildcards

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Item &1: Material no. for component may not be empty or contain wildcards

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE520 - Item &1: Material no. for component may not be empty or contain wildcards ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE520 indicates that there is an issue with a component in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure where the material number for a component is either missing or incorrectly formatted (e.g., containing wildcards). This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, particularly when dealing with Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NFE) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Material Number: The component's material number is not filled in, which is mandatory for processing.
  Wildcards in Material Number: The material number may contain wildcards (e.g., * or ?), which are not allowed in this context.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the BOM or the item master data may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or invalid material numbers.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incomplete or incorrect material number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number for the component is correctly entered and is not empty. It should be a valid material number that exists in the system.
  Remove Wildcards: If the material number contains any wildcards, remove them and replace them with the correct material number.
  Review BOM Configuration: If applicable, review the configuration of the BOM or the relevant master data to ensure that all components have valid material numbers.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the data entry process to prevent empty or invalid material numbers from being saved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version and configuration for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), or CS03 (Display BOM) to check and modify the BOM.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and ensure that the material number is valid and active.
  NFE Configuration: If this error is related to Nota Fiscal processes, ensure that your NFE configuration is correctly set up in accordance with Brazilian tax regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material numbers for components are correctly configured in your SAP system.