How To Fix N2M005 - No data exists for association group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No data exists for association group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M005 - No data exists for association group &1 ?

  The SAP error message N2M005 "No data exists for association group &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to access or retrieve data related to a specific association group that does not have any entries in the database. This can happen in various modules, particularly in the context of master data or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the association group specified (denoted by &1) does not have any associated data in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being created or maintained for that specific association group.
  Data being deleted or not yet migrated into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the association group is not properly set up or linked to the relevant data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data associated with that group.
  
  
  System Errors: