How To Fix N2M051 - Open quantity no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Open quantity no longer exists

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& (&V2& &V3&) is to be assigned an association.

System Response

An association can only be assigned to an item if it has a quantity
that has not yet been associated.
As item &V1& is already associated in full, processing is terminated.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M051 - Open quantity no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message N2M051 "Open quantity no longer exists" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management when there is an attempt to process a transaction related to a material that no longer has any open quantity available. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, stock transfers, or when trying to fulfill a sales order.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Depletion: The open quantity of the material has been fully consumed or allocated to other transactions.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The transaction is referencing a document or item that has already been processed or closed.
  Inventory Adjustments: Manual adjustments or inventory counts may have reduced the available quantity to zero.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a lag or issue in data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may have been fully used or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Related Documents: Check the related documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, or transfer orders) to ensure that they are still valid and that the quantities have not been fully allocated.
  Adjust Inventory: If the stock was incorrectly adjusted, you may need to perform a stock adjustment using transaction MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) or similar transactions to correct the inventory levels.
  Reprocess Transactions: If the error occurred during a specific transaction, try to reprocess it after confirming that there is sufficient stock available.
  Batch Management Check: If applicable, ensure that the batch you are trying to use is still available and has open quantities.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying system issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB1C, MB1A, and MB1B for inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify stock levels and related documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on handling inventory transactions and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the N2M051 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.