How To Fix 88738 - Recycling partner & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Recycling partner & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88738 - Recycling partner & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 88738, which states "Recycling partner & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management and environmental compliance, particularly when dealing with recycling and waste management processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a recycling partner (a vendor or organization responsible for recycling materials) has not been defined or maintained in the system for a specific material or product. The system requires this information to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to manage recycling processes effectively.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the recycling partner information in the relevant master data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Choose the views related to "Purchasing" or "Environment" (depending on your SAP version and configuration).
  
  
  
  Maintain Recycling Partner:
  
  In the relevant view, look for the field where you can enter the recycling partner information. This may be labeled as "Recycling Partner" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate recycling partner number or create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the recycling partner is also set up correctly in the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for changing vendor data).
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After maintaining the recycling partner, try to execute the process that triggered the error again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Environmental Compliance: The recycling partner is often linked to compliance with local and international environmental regulations, such as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) or RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).
  Material Types: Ensure that the material type you are working with supports recycling processes and that the necessary configurations are in place in the system.
  Configuration Settings: If you are an SAP administrator, check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for environmental management and recycling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.