How To Fix 26021 - With this status, only existing objects can be assigned

26021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 021

• Message text: With this status, only existing objects can be assigned

What causes this issue?

You want to assign one or more objects to a document. However, at least
one object does not have a master record in the SAP System.
Via settings in Customizing (Document management), you define for each
specific status of each document type whether the system checks that
objects to be assigned exist.

System Response

For this document with its current status, the system carries out an
object check.

How to fix this error?

You can only assign objects that have master records in the SAP System
to this document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26021 - With this status, only existing objects can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message 26021, which states "With this status, only existing objects can be assigned," typically occurs in the context of object assignment in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings. This error indicates that the system is preventing the assignment of new objects due to the current status of the object or the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Status: The object you are trying to assign may be in a status that does not allow new assignments. For example, it could be marked as "inactive" or "locked."
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may restrict the assignment of new objects based on the current status of the existing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment, leading to restrictions on creating new assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object you are trying to assign. If it is inactive or locked, you