How To Fix 88760 - Article &1 "&4" is not defined in &2/&3 for recycling settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Article &1 "&4" is not defined in &2/&3 for recycling settlement

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& <ZK>&V4&</> has not been created as an article in the
company code &V2& and country &V3& in REA and consequently cannot be
settled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the article &V1& in <DS:TRAN.J7L1>REA</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88760 - Article &1 "&4" is not defined in &2/&3 for recycling settlement ?

  The SAP error message 88760 indicates that there is an issue with the recycling settlement process, specifically that an article (material) is not defined in the specified recycling settlement area. This error typically arises in the context of managing recycling processes, such as in the Waste Management module or similar functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Article Definition: The article (material) you are trying to process is not defined in the recycling settlement area specified in the error message.
  Incorrect Configuration: The recycling settlement area may not be properly configured to include the article in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to recycling and waste management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Definition:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and verify if the article is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the article is assigned to the correct recycling settlement area.
  
  
  
  Review Recycling Settlement Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant section for recycling and waste management and check if the article is included in the configuration for the specified recycling settlement area.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the article is missing, you may need to create or update the material master data to include the necessary information for recycling settlement.
  Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any necessary consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the data related to recycling settlement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on recycling settlement processes and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), and others related to recycling and waste management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Waste Management or Recycling processes.