How To Fix 881082 - Material &1 "&4" is not defined in &2/&3 for recycling settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 082

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

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& &V4& has not been created as an article or consumed
packaging in the company code &V2& and country &V3& in REA and
consequently cannot be settled.

System Response

The material is not included in the settlement.

How to fix this error?

Create the material as an <DS:TRAN.J7L1>REA article</> or
<DS:TRAN.J7L5>REA consumed packaging</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881082 - Material &1 "&4" is not defined in &2/&3 for recycling settlement ?

  The SAP error message 881082 indicates that a specific material is not defined in the context of recycling settlement. This error typically arises in the context of materials that are involved in recycling processes, such as those related to waste management or product lifecycle management.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the specified plant or company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The recycling settlement configuration may not be set up correctly for the material in question.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing necessary information related to recycling.
  Incorrect Usage: The material may not be intended for recycling settlement, or it may not be assigned to the correct recycling category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Definition:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists in the system for the specified plant and company code.
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for recycling.
  
  
  
  Review Recycling Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for recycling settlement in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct recycling category and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the material is missing or incomplete, update the material master data to include all relevant information for recycling.
  Ensure that the necessary views (such as accounting, purchasing, and plant data) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to recycling settlement to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master and recycling settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), and possibly others related to recycling and waste management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on recycling settlement errors.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on recycling settlement processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.