How To Fix 88558 - Recycling partner & is already main recycling partner

88558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Recycling partner & is already main recycling partner

What causes this issue?

The recycling partner &V1& is flagged both as a
<DS:DE.J_7LMENTDF>main recycling partner</> and an
<DS:DE.J_7LKZZENT>additional recycling partner</>.

System Response

This combination is not allowed and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Clear the <LS>Additional Recycling Partner</> flag for the entry
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88558 - Recycling partner & is already main recycling partner ?

  The SAP error message 88558, which states "Recycling partner & is already main recycling partner," typically occurs in the context of managing recycling partners in the SAP system, particularly in the area of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or waste management processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign a recycling partner as the main recycling partner for a product or material that is already designated as the main recycling partner for another product or material. In SAP, each product can have only one main recycling partner at a time, and this restriction is enforced to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts in recycling responsibilities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments of the recycling partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM02 for material master) and checking the recycling partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Change Main Recycling Partner:
  
  If you