How To Fix 06026 - Please enter material number or account assignment category

06026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Please enter material number or account assignment category

What causes this issue?

You have entered neither the
<DS:GLOS.3526C075AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material number</> nor the
<DS:GLOS.3528EA71E8A0556FE10000009B38F983> account assignment category
</> in the item. An item representing a material without a
<DS:GLOS.3526BF30AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>master record</> (i.e. no
material number is specified) or a service must have an account
assignment category.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid material number.
If you wish to procure a material without a master record or a service,
enter a suitable account assignment category for the item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06026 - Details

• The SAP error message "06026: Please enter material number or account assignment category" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a purchase order, goods receipt, or similar transactions where a material number or account assignment category is required but not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The user did not enter a material number in the relevant field.
  Missing Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category is not specified, which is necessary for certain types of transactions (e.g., when dealing with services or non-stock items).
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may require specific fields to be filled out that are not applicable to the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that require certain fields to be mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Number: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the appropriate field. If you are unsure of the material number, you can use the search