How To Fix 88495 - Enter a recycling partner

88495 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Enter a recycling partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88495 - Enter a recycling partner ?

  The SAP error message "88495 Enter a recycling partner" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the recycling or disposal of materials. This error indicates that the system requires a recycling partner to be specified for the material in question, which is necessary for compliance with environmental regulations and proper material handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The recycling partner information is not maintained in the material master record or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle recycling partners, especially if the organization has recently implemented or updated its environmental compliance processes.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions related to material disposal, recycling, or when creating purchase orders for recycling services.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Recycling Partner in Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Environmental Data).
  Enter the recycling partner information in the