How To Fix 88360 - Define a recycling partner as main recycling partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Define a recycling partner as main recycling partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88360 - Define a recycling partner as main recycling partner ?

  The SAP error message 88360, "Define a recycling partner as main recycling partner," typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics, particularly when dealing with recycling processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a designated main recycling partner for a specific material or process, but one has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The main recycling partner has not been set up in the system for the relevant material or recycling process.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary information regarding the recycling partner.
  Business Process Requirements: The business process being executed requires a main recycling partner to be defined, which is not currently configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a main recycling partner in the system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Recycling Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics General -> Recycling -> Define Recycling Partner
  
  
  
  
  Define the Main Recycling Partner:
  
  In the recycling partner configuration, ensure that you have a recycling partner defined.
  Select the relevant recycling partner and mark it as the "main recycling partner" for the material or process in question.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to update the material master record.
  Ensure that the recycling partner is assigned correctly in the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, accounting).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  If applicable, check the vendor master data using transaction code XK02 to ensure that the vendor is set up correctly as a recycling partner.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring recycling partners.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  Consult with Business Process Owners: If you are unsure about which recycling partner to define, consult with the relevant business process owners or stakeholders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88360 and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for recycling processes.