diff --git a/jme3-plugins/src/ogre/java/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MaterialLoader.java b/jme3-plugins/src/ogre/java/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MaterialLoader.java
index 36b67b04e..70a2e78a2 100644
--- a/jme3-plugins/src/ogre/java/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MaterialLoader.java
+++ b/jme3-plugins/src/ogre/java/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MaterialLoader.java
@@ -152,6 +152,7 @@ public class MaterialLoader implements AssetLoader {
         } catch (AssetNotFoundException ex){
             logger.log(Level.WARNING, "Cannot locate {0} for material {1}", new Object[]{texKey, matName});
             textures[texUnit].setImage(PlaceholderAssets.getPlaceholderImage());
+            textures[texUnit].setKey(texKey);
         }
     }