How To Fix N2M027 - Changes to unit of measure no longer possible

N2M027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Changes to unit of measure no longer possible

What causes this issue?

You changed the unit of measure for item &V1& in trading contract &V2&.

System Response

Associations already exist for item &V1&. As a result, a change to the
unit of measure is no longer permitted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M027 - Changes to unit of measure no longer possible ?

  The SAP error message N2M027, which states "Changes to unit of measure no longer possible," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a material cannot be changed due to certain restrictions or conditions in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked for changes or being in a closed period.
  Transactions in Process: There may be ongoing transactions (like goods movements, sales orders, etc.) that are using the current unit of measure, preventing changes.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master data may have been configured in a way that restricts changes to the unit of measure after certain conditions are met.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other master data or configuration settings that prevent the change.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in