How To Fix 26120 - Document has SAP objects assigned

26120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Document has SAP objects assigned

What causes this issue?

You have entered the deletion indicator for the document, so the
document is to be deleted during the next reorganization run.
As this document has objects linked to it, you see a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Check again whether you really want to delete this document.
To continue processing, confirm this warning message. Once you have set
the deletion indicator, you can only use display functions or change
the deletion indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26120 - Document has SAP objects assigned ?

  The SAP error message 26120, which states "Document has SAP objects assigned," typically occurs when you are trying to delete or change a document that is linked to SAP objects, such as purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that have dependencies in the system. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion or modification of important documents that are still in use or have associated data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linked Objects: The document you are trying to modify or delete has one or more SAP objects (like purchase orders, invoices, etc.) assigned to it.
  Dependencies: The system enforces integrity by preventing changes to documents that are still referenced by other processes or transactions.
  Status of Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or modification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify the SAP objects that are linked to the document. You can do this by checking the document's details in the relevant