How To Fix 88521 - Contact person/auditor for &1 has not been maintained correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Contact person/auditor for &1 has not been maintained correctly

What causes this issue?

The system has detected an error in the maintenance of the attribute
&V21 for recycling partner &V1&. &V3(C)& attribute records were
exepected, and &V4(C)& found.

System Response

Settlement for recycling partner &V1& may be incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Check the specified value of the attribute &V2& for recycling partner
&V1& and correct it, if required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88521 - Contact person/auditor for &1 has not been maintained correctly ?

  The SAP error message 88521, which states "Contact person/auditor for &1 has not been maintained correctly," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to the contact person or auditor for a specific business partner, vendor, or customer in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The contact person or auditor information for the specified entity (represented by &1) has not been entered or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the contact person or auditor may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data maintained for the contact person or auditor, such as incorrect references or missing mandatory fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or maintain the contact person/auditor information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., vendor or customer master data) and verify that the contact person or auditor information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contact Person/Auditor:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., XK02 for vendors, FD02 for customers) to maintain the contact person or auditor details.
  Ensure that the contact person is assigned correctly to the business partner or vendor/customer.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to business partners, vendors, or customers to ensure that the contact person/auditor settings are correctly defined.
  This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain or view the contact person/auditor information.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining contact person/auditor information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), XK01/XK02 (Vendor Master), and FD01/FD02 (Customer Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88521 and ensure that the contact person/auditor information is maintained correctly in your SAP system.