How To Fix MA020 - No assignment has been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No assignment has been made

What causes this issue?

You have not yet specified which source key figure is to be copied to
which target key figure for the chosen information structures.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a source key figure by double-clicking on it in the group box
<LS>Source key figures</>.
Select a target key figure by double-clicking on it in the group box
<LS>Target key figures</>.
Now save your key figure assignment profile.
In the next window, enter a key for your key figure assignment profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA020 - No assignment has been made ?

  The SAP error message MA020 ("No assignment has been made") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires a specific assignment or configuration that has not been set up correctly. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master, when trying to assign a production order to a work center, or when attempting to execute a transaction that requires a valid assignment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the material, work center, or production order has not been completed.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the required assignments or settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing valid assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the required assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are completed in the relevant areas (e.g., material types, work centers, production versions).
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify that the required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that all relevant views are maintained and that the necessary assignments exist.
  Verify that the work center is correctly assigned to the relevant production resources.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes that check for data integrity.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CO02 (Change Production Order) as they may be involved in the process leading to the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MA020 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to the specific module (MM, PP) to better understand the configuration and data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.