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

S&026 - Overview

• 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