How To Fix 1G520 - &1: Posting category &2 deleted due to restart run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 520

• Message text: &1: Posting category &2 deleted due to restart run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G520 - &1: Posting category &2 deleted due to restart run ?

  The SAP error message 1G520 indicates that a posting category has been deleted due to a restart run. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with batch jobs or background processing.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a posting category (identified by &2) is no longer available or has been deleted during a restart of a processing run. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Manual Deletion: The posting category was manually deleted by a user or administrator.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to posting categories may have led to the deletion.
  System Restart: A system restart or a job restart may have caused inconsistencies in the data, leading to the deletion of the posting category.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues that caused the posting category to be flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for posting categories in SAP and verify if the posting category in question (identified by &2) is still valid and active.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the job that was running when the error occurred. This may provide insights into what caused the posting category to be deleted.
  Look for any error messages or warnings that occurred prior to the deletion.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  If the posting category is valid and should be available, try restarting the process or job that triggered the error. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place before doing so.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause or solution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for configuring automatic postings) or SPRO (for accessing the configuration menu) to check or modify posting categories.
  System Logs: Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for any related errors or warnings that occurred around the time of the issue.
  Batch Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor batch jobs and check their status, including any that may have failed or been restarted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.