How To Fix 881125 - &2 is inactive for article &1 "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 125

• Message text: &2 is inactive for article &1 "&3"

What causes this issue?

Recycling partner &V2& has become inactive for article &V1& <ZK>&V3&</>.

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

System Response

The article is not included in the settlement.

How to fix this error?

On the <DS:TRAN.J7L2>article screen,</> check whether the status is
correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881125 - &2 is inactive for article &1 "&3" ?

  The SAP error message "881125 &2 is inactive for article &1 '&3'" typically indicates that a specific status or condition related to an article (material) in the SAP system is inactive. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to perform operations on a material that is not currently active or available for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The article (material) may have been set to an inactive status in the system, meaning it cannot be used for certain transactions or processes.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the article from being active.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the use of the article based on its status or other criteria.
  Lifecycle Management: The article may be in a phase of its lifecycle where it is not allowed to be processed (e.g., discontinued, obsolete).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the article in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the status fields.
  Activate the Article: If the article is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done through the material master maintenance transaction (MM02) by changing the status to active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the article and ensure that there are no restrictions preventing it from being active.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specific article to understand its lifecycle and status requirements.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed explanations of material statuses and their implications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.