How To Fix 5N006 - Both type and number must be entered together

5N006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Both type and number must be entered together

What causes this issue?

You have entered a communication type (such as fax or telephone) or
number only in field <LS>Extra Communication</>. Both type and number
must be entered together.

System Response

The infotype record cannot be stored.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data and save the record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N006 - Both type and number must be entered together ?

  The SAP error message 5N006 ("Both type and number must be entered together") typically occurs in the context of entering data in a transaction where both a type and a corresponding number are required. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to master data management, such as material master, vendor master, or customer master.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to enter a type (e.g., a document type, item type, etc.) without providing the corresponding number.
  You provide a number without specifying the type.
  The system expects both fields to be filled out together for the transaction to be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the type and the number fields are filled out correctly. If you are entering a document type, make sure you also enter the corresponding document number.
  Review Transaction Requirements: Consult the documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you