How To Fix W-120 - Assignment was deleted

W-120 - Overview

• 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