How To Fix N2M032 - No reassociation strategy maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No reassociation strategy maintained

What causes this issue?

In association management, you want to perform automatic reassociation.
However, a reassociation strategy is not maintained.

System Response

A reassociation strategy is always needed for automatic reassociation.

How to fix this error?

Carry out one of the following alternatives:
Change from automatic to manual reassociation. A reassociation strategy
is not required for manual reassociation.
Enter a reassociation strategy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M032 - No reassociation strategy maintained ?

  The SAP error message N2M032 "No reassociation strategy maintained" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the reassociation of materials or stock in inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined strategy for reassociating materials, which is necessary for certain processes, such as stock transfers or inventory adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that there is no reassociation strategy defined in the system for the specific material or stock type you are working with.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary reassociation strategy.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling reassociation correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the N2M032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Reassociation Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for inventory management or material management.
  Look for the section related to reassociation strategies and define a new strategy if none exists.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master data for the affected material.
  Ensure that all relevant views (such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales) are correctly maintained and that the material is set up for the processes you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with the reassociation process, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the reassociation logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to set up reassociation strategies for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and material data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error N2M032 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on inventory management processes in SAP to better understand how reassociation strategies work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the N2M032 error and implement a solution to resolve it.