How To Fix 88191 - R.partner & not defined/active in specified area for company code/country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 191

• Message text: R.partner & not defined/active in specified area for company code/country

What causes this issue?

The recycling partner is not fully maintained or activated in the
selected country/company code for the declaration.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Maintain all of the recycling partner data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88191 - R.partner & not defined/active in specified area for company code/country ?

  The SAP error message "88191 R.partner & not defined/active in specified area for company code/country" typically occurs when there is an issue with the partner function configuration in the system. This error indicates that a specific partner (such as a vendor, customer, or business partner) is not defined or is inactive for the specified company code or country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Definition: The partner (e.g., vendor or customer) has not been defined in the system for the specified company code or country.
  Inactive Partner: The partner exists but is marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner function may not be correctly configured in the relevant master data.
  Company Code/Country Mismatch: The partner may not be assigned to the correct company code or country in the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers) and check if the partner is defined for the specified company code and country.
  If the partner is not defined, create the partner using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for vendors, XD01 for customers).
  
  
  
  Activate the Partner:
  
  If the partner is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you view the partner data.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly assigned in the master data. This can be checked in the partner function settings in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the partner functions are correctly set up for the company code and country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the partner data, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01, XK02, XK03: Vendor Master Data
  XD01, XD02, XD03: Customer Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit partner master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the partner is correctly defined and active in the system for the specified company code and country.