How To Fix 88542 - Condition type for recycling partner &1 is not defined

88542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Condition type for recycling partner &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88542 - Condition type for recycling partner &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message 88542, which states "Condition type for recycling partner &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with recycling fees or similar charges associated with specific partners or vendors.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Condition Type Definition: The condition type that is supposed to be used for the recycling partner is not defined in the system. This could happen if the configuration for recycling fees has not been set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function associated with the recycling partner may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary condition types assigned.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the recycling partner may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate condition type.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following