How To Fix 886018 - Check the partner fractions in Customizing

886018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 886 - REA Recycling Partner Setup

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Check the partner fractions in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The import of the recycling partner master data means that new
<DS:DE.J_7LRSTOFE>recycling-partner fractions</> exist in the system.

System Response

As long as the new partner fractions have not been assigned to any
<DS:DE.J_7LRSTOFI>internal fractions</> in Customizing, they cannot be
settled.

How to fix this error?

Assign the partner fractions to the appropriate internal fractions in
<DS:TRAN.J7LO>Customizing</>.

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.

886018 - Details

• The SAP error message 886018, which states "Check the partner fractions in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or similar modules where partner functions are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the partner fractions defined in the system. Partner fractions are used to determine how different partner roles (like sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) are related to each other in a business transaction. If the configuration does not align with the expected partner fractions, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Fractions Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination).
  Check the settings for partner functions and ensure that the partner fractions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Partner