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

J1B_NFE520 - Overview

• 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