How To Fix 26030 - Document & cannot be assigned to itself

26030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Document & cannot be assigned to itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26030 - Document & cannot be assigned to itself ?

  The SAP error message "26030 Document & cannot be assigned to itself" typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with document assignments in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a document to itself, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a relationship or assignment where the source document is being assigned to itself. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Document Linking: When trying to link a document to itself in a workflow or document management process.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the document management settings or workflows that leads to self-referencing.
  User Error: A user may inadvertently select the same document for assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Assignment: Review the document assignment process to ensure that you are not trying to assign the document