How To Fix W-120 - Assignment was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Assignment was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-120 - Assignment was deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W-120: Assignment was deleted:
  
  SAP Message: W-120 Assignment was deleted
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W-120: Assignment was deleted typically occurs during document posting or data entry in SAP when the system detects that the assignment field (usually a reference number or document number used for reconciliation or clearing) has been removed or is missing in the line item or document.
  
  The Assignment field is often used to store reference information such as invoice numbers, purchase order numbers, or other identifiers.
  If this field was previously filled and then deleted or cleared during editing, the system issues this warning.
  It can also happen if the assignment field is mandatory for certain processes or reports, and its deletion might affect document matching or clearing.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During manual posting of accounting documents (e.g., FI documents).
  When editing or changing line items in financial postings.
  When clearing open items and the assignment field is cleared.
  During data migration or upload if assignment fields are missing or deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the document or line item: Check if the assignment field was intentionally deleted. If it was deleted by mistake, re-enter the correct assignment/reference number.
  Confirm if the assignment field is required: In some cases, the assignment field is optional. If it is not required for your business process, you can ignore the warning or configure the system to suppress it.
  Check configuration: If the warning is frequent and not relevant, consult with your SAP FI consultant to adjust the message control or field status group settings.
  Data consistency: Ensure that the assignment field is correctly maintained especially if it is used for clearing or reconciliation.
  Suppress warning (if appropriate): In some cases, the warning can be suppressed via message control settings if the deletion of the assignment is acceptable.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FB50, FB60, FB70, F-02 (posting transactions where assignment field is used)
  Field Status Group: The assignment field is controlled via field status groups in the document type configuration.
  Message Class: W-120 belongs to message class W (Warning messages).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to message W-120 for any known issues or patches.
  Clearing Process: The assignment field is important in clearing open items; deleting it may cause issues in automatic clearing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W-120 Assignment was deleted
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Assignment field was deleted or cleared during document entry or editing
  
  
  Effect
  Potential impact on document reconciliation or clearing
  
  
  Solution
  Re-enter assignment if required, review business process, adjust configuration or suppress warning if acceptable
  
  
  
  
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