How To Fix EHQ078 - Material assignment &1 &2 &3 &4 could not be deleted

EHQ078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Material assignment &1 &2 &3 &4 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The material assignment was to be deleted, but an error occurred.

System Response

The material assignment was not deleted.
Material assignment: &V1&
Plant: &V2&
Customer: &V3&
Supplier: &V4&

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EHQ078 - Details

• The SAP error message EHQ078 indicates that a material assignment (typically related to a material document or a specific configuration) could not be deleted. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the deletion of material master records, material documents, or when trying to remove assignments in specific modules like SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  Possible Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The material assignment may have dependencies or references in other documents or processes that prevent deletion.
  Status Issues: The material or document may be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., it may be locked or in use).
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the material assignment.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion.
  Custom Logic: Custom enhancements or user exits may be preventing the deletion due to specific business rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate