How To Fix 88149 - Recycling partner &1 has been flagged for deletion for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Recycling partner &1 has been flagged for deletion for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88149 - Recycling partner &1 has been flagged for deletion for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message 88149 indicates that a recycling partner has been flagged for deletion in a specific country. This error typically arises in the context of managing recycling partners within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to environmental compliance or waste management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A recycling partner (identified by the partner number &1) has been marked for deletion in the system.
  The deletion flag is set for a specific country (identified by country code &2), which means that the system will not allow transactions or operations involving this recycling partner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Recycling Partner Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and check the status of the recycling partner.
  Verify if the recycling partner is indeed flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the recycling partner should still be active, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the Business Partner maintenance screen.
  Navigate to the "General Data" or "Status" section and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the recycling partner should be active or deleted, consult with your organization's compliance or environmental management team to confirm the status.
  
  
  
  Update Related Master Data:
  
  Ensure that any related master data or configurations that reference this recycling partner are also updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that it now processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), MM01 (Create Material), or MM02 (Change Material) if the recycling partner is linked to materials.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to recycling partners and environmental compliance to understand the implications of marking partners for deletion.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.