/NFM/CA_ALE012 - Different number of NF data in purchase order and confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA_ALE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Different number of NF data in purchase order and confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA_ALE012 - Different number of NF data in purchase order and confirmation ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA_ALE012 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of NF (Nota Fiscal) data in a purchase order and the corresponding confirmation. This error typically arises in the context of the integration between SAP and the Brazilian Nota Fiscal system, which is used for electronic invoicing and tax compliance.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Data: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch in the number of NF records between the purchase order and the confirmation. This can happen if:
  
  The purchase order has been modified after the confirmation was created.
  There are multiple NF records in the purchase order, but the confirmation only references a subset of them.
  The confirmation process did not capture all the necessary NF data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the ALE (Application Link Enabling) settings or in the NF integration settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of purchase orders or confirmations can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order and Confirmation: 
  
  Review the purchase order and the confirmation to ensure that the number of NF records matches. 
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the confirmation to include all relevant NF data.
  
  
  
  Recreate Confirmation: If the confirmation is incorrect, you may need to delete it and recreate it, ensuring that all NF data from the purchase order is included.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the ALE configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for handling NF data.
  Ensure that the integration settings for Nota Fiscal are correctly configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to purchase orders and confirmations, such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order) and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Training: Ensure that users involved in the purchase order and confirmation processes are adequately trained on the correct procedures for handling NF data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.