How To Fix 06286 - Material type differs from material type & of material &

06286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Material type differs from material type & of material &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:material_type>material type</> you entered differs from
material type &V1&, which has been assigned to the
<GL:material>material</> in the <GL:material_master_record>material
master record</>.

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?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN LANGUAGE EN
If the material number is correct, you must enter material type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06286 - Material type differs from material type & of material & ?

  The SAP error message "06286 Material type differs from material type & of material &" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the material type of a material being processed and the expected material type defined in the system. This error is often encountered during transactions that involve material master data, such as creating or changing materials, or during inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Mismatch: The material you are trying to process has a different material type than what is expected in the transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the material master or the transaction may not align with the material type you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the material master can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on certain material types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material