How To Fix 881181 - Article &1 "&4" not defined in company code &2 for recycling settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Article &1 "&4" not defined in company code &2 for recycling settlement

What causes this issue?

Material "&V4&" has not been created as an article in company code &V2&
in REA.

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 material as an <DS:TRAN.J7L1>article</> in REA.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881181 - Article &1 "&4" not defined in company code &2 for recycling settlement ?

  The SAP error message 881181 indicates that a specific article (material) is not defined in the specified company code for recycling settlement. This error typically arises in the context of recycling and waste management processes within SAP, particularly when trying to perform transactions related to recycling settlements.
  Cause:
  
  Article Not Defined: The article (material) you are trying to use in the recycling settlement process is not defined in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for recycling settlement may not be set up correctly for the article in question.
  Company Code Issues: The article may exist in other company codes but not in the one you are currently working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Definition:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the article is defined for the specified company code.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or extend the material for that company code.
  
  
  
  Create/Extend Material:
  
  If the article is missing, you can create it using Transaction Code: MM01 or extend it using MM02.
  Ensure that you select the correct company code during the creation or extension process.
  
  
  
  Review Recycling Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for recycling settlements in the SAP system. This can be done through the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Ensure that the recycling settings are correctly configured for the article and the company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to recycling settlements for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to recycling settlements and material definitions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary transactions and data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 881181 and successfully proceed with the recycling settlement process in SAP.