How To Fix S&026 - Value & in field SIGN can only be I, E

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Value & in field SIGN can only be I, E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&026 - Value & in field SIGN can only be I, E ?

  The SAP error message S&026 indicates that there is an issue with the value entered in the field SIGN, which is expected to be either 'I' (Include) or 'E' (Exclude). This error typically occurs in the context of selection criteria in reports or transactions where you are defining a selection range.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The value entered in the SIGN field is neither 'I' nor 'E'.
  There may be a typo or incorrect value being passed to the field.
  The program or transaction is expecting a specific format or value that is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value you are entering in the SIGN field is either 'I' or 'E'. If you are using a selection screen, make sure that the input is correctly formatted.
  
  
  Review Code/Configuration: If you are working with custom code or a custom report, review the logic that populates the SIGN field. Ensure that it is correctly assigning 'I' or 'E' based on the intended logic.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see what values are being assigned to the SIGN field at runtime.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the context in which this error is occurring, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  User Input Validation: If this error is occurring due to user input, consider implementing validation checks to ensure that only valid values ('I' or 'E') can be entered in the SIGN field.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field SIGN: In SAP, the SIGN field is commonly used in selection criteria to specify whether the values should be included or excluded from the results.
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions, especially those involving selection screens, such as report generation or data extraction.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the S&026 error message in SAP.