How To Fix N2M030 - Deletion of item is not allowed

N2M030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Deletion of item is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to delete &V1&.

System Response

The item cannot be deleted as associations already exist for it.

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 N2M030 - Deletion of item is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message N2M030, which states "Deletion of item is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of managing documents or items in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management or logistics. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of a specific item due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the item is part of a completed transaction or has been processed in a way that prevents its deletion.
  Dependencies: The item may have dependencies or links to other documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records) that prevent it from being deleted.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have settings that restrict the deletion of certain items based on business rules or processes.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the