How To Fix J_1A_WS_CAE026 - Contingency branch is not maintained

J_1A_WS_CAE026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1A_WS_CAE - AR: Message class for WS

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Contingency branch is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE026 - Contingency branch is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE026: Contingency branch is not maintained typically occurs in the context of Brazil's tax compliance, particularly when dealing with the Brazilian tax system and the electronic invoicing (NF-e) process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the contingency branch, which is required for generating electronic invoices in certain scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contingency branch (a specific tax branch for handling electronic invoices in contingency situations) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the contingency branch may be incorrectly configured or incomplete.
  Version Issues: There may be issues related to the version of the SAP system or the specific module being used for electronic invoicing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to SAP Customizing