How To Fix W-119 - Assignment was not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Assignment was not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-119 - Assignment was not deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W-119 Assignment was not deleted
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W-119 "Assignment was not deleted" typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change an assignment (such as a cost center assignment, internal order assignment, or other account assignment objects) in a document or master data, but the system is unable to perform the deletion.
  Common causes include:
  
  The assignment is referenced or linked in other documents or transactions, preventing deletion.
  The assignment is part of a posted document or a locked object.
  The user does not have sufficient authorization to delete the assignment.
  The assignment is mandatory or required by configuration or business rules.
  Technical inconsistencies or data locks in the system.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the W-119 warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document or object containing the assignment is already posted or locked. Posted documents usually cannot be changed or deleted.
  
  
  Check References: Look for other documents or master data that reference the assignment. You may need to delete or change those references first.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete or change the assignment.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration to see if the assignment is mandatory or restricted from deletion.
  
  
  Use Transaction Logs: Use transactions like SM12 (lock entries) to check for locks that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, check for inconsistencies using tools like SE14 (database utility) or run consistency checks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal for known issues related to this message.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: The message W-119 is usually part of a specific message class depending on the module (e.g., FI, CO, MM).
  
  
  Common Modules: This warning is often seen in Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM) when dealing with account assignments.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: The message may appear in transactions like FB02 (Change Document), KO02 (Change Internal Order), or others depending on context.
  
  
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the specific module and transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the message appears, I can give more tailored advice.