How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA026 - Assignment cannot be deleted: &1/&2/&3

SAWE_BO_SA026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Assignment cannot be deleted: &1/&2/&3

What causes this issue?

An assignment cannot be deleted if CATS entries have been created for
it. You can check this by reading CATS data for assignment object &v1&,
employee &v2& and activity type &v3&. However, you do not have
authorization to access CATS data for employee &v2&.

System Response

This assignment cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Get the required authorization(s) from your system administrator and
repeat the deletion process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SAWE_BO_SA026 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA026, which states "Assignment cannot be deleted: &1/&2/&3," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete an assignment related to an asset, such as a cost center or internal order, that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: The assignment you are trying to delete may be linked to active transactions or postings that have not been cleared or reversed.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or records that depend on the assignment, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to delete the assignment can also trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of assignments under specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Transactions: Review the asset and its related transactions to ensure there are no active postings. If there are, you may need to reverse