How To Fix /LIME/CORE026 - Master data access for material &1, location &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Master data access for material &1, location &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE026 - Master data access for material &1, location &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE026 Master data access for material &1, location &2 failed typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing the master data for a specific material at a given location. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing master data, or authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material or location may not have been set up correctly in the system, or the master data may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from accessing the required information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the master data for the specified material and location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not correctly set up, leading to access failures.
  Transport Issues: If the data was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the specified material and location exists and is complete. You can do this by checking the material master and location master records in the relevant transactions (e.g., MM03 for material master).
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables for inconsistencies or missing entries related to the material and location.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the material and location in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the data transfer.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SPRO - Customizing
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or patches available.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific modules involved (e.g., Materials Management) to understand the master data requirements and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.