How To Fix 88089 - Substance class & does not exist; renew your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Substance class & does not exist; renew your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88089 - Substance class & does not exist; renew your entry ?

  The SAP error message "88089 Substance class & does not exist; renew your entry" typically occurs in the context of materials management or product data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with chemical substances or materials that are classified under specific substance classes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Substance Class: The error indicates that the substance class you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The substance class was never created.
  The substance class was deleted or deactivated.
  A typographical error in the substance class code.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the recognition of the substance class.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect substance class entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substance Class: Verify the substance class you are trying to use:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for maintaining substance classes) and check if the substance class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Renew Entry:
  
  If the substance class is missing, you can create a new entry for it in the system.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the entry for any typographical errors in the substance class code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to manage substance classes.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create substance classes in the system.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Maintain Substance Class) and C201 (Create Substance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on material management and substance classification in SAP to better understand the system's requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.