How To Fix 88526 - Attribute &2 is not correctly maintained for all articles

88526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Attribute &2 is not correctly maintained for all articles

What causes this issue?

For settlement for recycling partner &V1&, the maintenance of attribute
&V2& is required for all articles.

System Response

Settlement for recycling partner &V1& will be discontinued.

How to fix this error?

Check article/packaging maintenance for the article of recycling
partner &V1& with regard to attribute &V2&.

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88526 - Details

• The SAP error message 88526, which states "Attribute &2 is not correctly maintained for all articles," typically occurs in the context of material master data management. This error indicates that a specific attribute (denoted by &2) is not consistently maintained across all relevant articles (materials) in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The attribute in question may not be filled out for all articles that require it. This can happen if some materials were created or updated without the necessary attribute being set.
  Missing Configuration: The attribute might not be configured correctly in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some attributes may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Error: Users may have overlooked entering the required attribute for some articles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Affected Articles: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check which articles are missing the attribute.
  Maintain the Attribute: For each affected article,