How To Fix 9J266 - No material number for doc. cat. &/actvty type &/admin. &/equi. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No material number for doc. cat. &/actvty type &/admin. &/equi. type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J266 - No material number for doc. cat. &/actvty type &/admin. &/equi. type & ?

  The SAP error message 9J266 indicates that there is no material number associated with the specified document category, activity type, administration, and equipment type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules, where materials are linked to specific activities or documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The material number that should be linked to the specified document category and activity type does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the document category or activity type may not be correctly set up to link to a material.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the fields related to the document category, activity type, or equipment type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the material number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify if the material number exists in the Material Master (transaction code MM03). If it does not exist, you may need to create it (transaction code MM01).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the document category and activity type in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPL8 for activity types, OMLV for document categories).
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the entries for document category, activity type, administration, and equipment type are correct and match the expected values in the system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material number and related data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration and requirements for the document category and activity type in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), OPL8 (Activity Types), and OMLV (Document Categories).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.